Dublin, Nov 29, 2024 (AFP) - Ireland votes in closely fought general election

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2024-11-29

Ireland goes to the polls on Friday with the incumbent coalition parties neck-and-neck with opposition party Sinn Fein after a campaign marked by rancour over housing and cost-of-living crises. Polls open across the country at 0700 GMT and close at 2200 GMT as voters choose new members of the 174-seat lower chamber of parliament, the Dail, in Dublin. Counting is not due to start until Saturday morning, with partial results expected throughout the......

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