Ireland's incumbent parties look likely to hang on to power after a fractured election

Ireland’s two main center-right parties, Fianna Fail and Fine Gael, are likely to form a new government following a fractured national election, with Sinn Fein coming in third. No party has enough seats to govern alone, leading to potential coalition negotiations between Fianna Fail and Fine Gael. The election results reflect a focus on issues such as the cost of living and immigration, with the new government facing pressure to address rising homelessness and asylum-seeker integration.

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