A cruel blow for the Green Party as Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael make their way back to government
Counting at Dublin Fingal East centre in the National Show Centre, Kettles Lane, Swords, Co Dublin. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish TimesThe purpose of elections is for the country to choose its leaders. It’s clear that Ireland will be led for the next few years by a coalition based onagain.
There is a massive generational divide in Irish politics. On party choice, preferred government, attitude to issues and perception of politicians, younger people are deeply sceptical about the established parties and are seeking an alternative – in some cases, any alternative. Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil will return to power backed largely by older voters and opposed by younger voters. The housing issue isn’t the only thing going on here, but it is at the heart of it.
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