Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael prepare to continue coalition after support for opposition Sinn Féin drops
Ireland prepared on Sunday to reshuffle the same big parties into a new government after a general election returned incumbents that have channelled record corporation tax receipts into higher spending. Centrist party Fianna Fáil on Sunday evening appeared on track to win the largest number of seats and to continue the coalition with its conservative Fine Gael partner that has governed Ireland since 2020.
“The last two or three budgets have just been giving people lots of money, basically.” However, Donald Trump’s threats to slash US corporation tax to match Ireland’s 15 per cent rate to try to reclaim some of the taxes paid by American companies abroad are a risk. “Stability — both economically and politically — is vital at the moment,” Donohoe said. Fine Gael has been in office since 2011. Turnout — at just below 60 per cent — was low.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Ireland election: early tallies suggest Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael set for fresh coalitionNeither party will seek to form coalition with Sinn Féin, which analysis suggests is in third place
Read more »
Irish Election: Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael Consider Coalition, Sinn Féin ChallengesFianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin expressed confidence in his party's path back to government, hinting at a potential coalition with Fine Gael. Sinn Féin's Mary Lou McDonald dismissed this, stating her party will actively pursue government entry and believes the two-party system is outdated. Count centers began sorting ballots on Saturday morning.
Read more »
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael rule out coalition with Sinn FéinThe leaders of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Sinn Féin were taking part in a debate just days before the general election.
Read more »
Sinn Féin takes narrow lead in Ireland general election exit pollCurrent coalition government partners Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are both close behind, survey finds
Read more »
Narrow lead for Sinn Féin in Ireland general election exit pollCurrent coalition government partners Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are both close behind, survey finds
Read more »
Micheál Martin says Fianna Fáil has 'very clear' route back to governmentThe Fianna Fáil leader said it is still 'too early' to determine what type of government will be formed, despite another Fine Gael-Fianna Fáil coalition looking the most likely outcome
Read more »