First preference vote shares in Ireland's election suggest Fianna Fail and Fine Gael are poised to continue their coalition, with Sinn Fein recording its first decline in support in 35 years.
The election in Ireland offers a great opportunity for observers of elections, parties and public opinion. Members of the Irish Dail are selected using the Single Transferable Vote (STV).
Ireland's 19-game winning streak at the Aviva Stadium met a deflating end as an error-strewn and indisciplined performance was punished by New Zealand. The All Blacks claimed a 23-13 victory in ...