Irish Election Enters Final Stretch With Parties Neck and Neck

Fianna Fáil leads a tight three-way race as Sinn Féin and Fine Gael vie for voter support ahead of Friday’s general election.

Recent polls show Fianna Fáil at 21%, Sinn Féin at 20%, and Fine Gael at 19%, marking a dramatic shift from Fine Gael’s earlier lead.
Taoiseach Simon Harris faces backlash after a viral exchange with a care worker, which has been cited as contributing to Fine Gael's decline in support.
Housing, healthcare, and economic management dominate the campaign, with Sinn Féin criticizing the current coalition for failing to address Ireland's housing crisis.
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael leaders have ruled out forming a coalition with Sinn Féin, while the election’s outcome may require lengthy negotiations to form a government.
The leaders’ final debate highlighted sharp divisions on policy, with Sinn Féin proposing significant tax increases and government spending, while Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil emphasized economic caution.