Ireland Holds Tight Election as Housing and Immigration Take Center Stage

Voters cast ballots in a highly competitive race with Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, and Sinn Féin locked in a three-way tie, while housing and immigration dominate the campaign discourse.

• Ireland's general election sees Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, and Sinn Féin polling at roughly 20% each, with no clear frontrunner emerging.
• Housing shortages and rising costs of living are key voter concerns, with many expressing frustration over unaffordable rents and limited housing stock.
• Immigration has become a prominent issue, fueled by recent anti-migrant sentiment and violent incidents, including attacks on asylum seekers and housing centers.
• Fine Gael leader Simon Harris, Ireland’s youngest-ever prime minister, faced backlash after a viral campaign incident, which dented his party's earlier lead.
• The final election results may take days to determine due to Ireland’s proportional representation voting system, with independents potentially playing a pivotal role in government formation.

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