Ireland election: Exit poll suggests little change

Polls closed on Friday in Ireland's general election amid a tight race between the incumbent coalition parties and the opposition party Sinn Fein.

According to exit polls, Ireland's three largest parties were projected to get roughly equal shares of the vote, with Sinn Fein slightly ahead on 21.1%, Fine Gael on 21% and Fianna Fail on 19.5%.

If they stand, the exit polls would represent little change to the current make-up of the Irish parliament, meaning that Fianna Fail and Fine Gael would likely hold on to power in coalition with each other and a few smaller parties.

The exit poll is only indicative of the support base for each political parties, but the final results will be determined by transfer votes, which is a key part of Ireland's proportional representation electoral system.




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