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The taoiseach has not explained his sudden decision to leave but could he have an eye on Europe’s top job?
Sinn Féin president Mary-Lou McDonald celebrates victory in her Dublin constituency.
Aidan Crawley/EPA
Why left-wing nationalist party Sinn Féin topped the popular vote in the Irish election.
Irish premier Leo Varadkar: confident in his confidence and supply arrangement.
Niall Carson/PA Wire
The Irish premier Leo Varadkar leads a minority government that is holding steady despite a rocky start.
Officials carry a ballot box to the island of Innishfree, where two people voted.
EPA/Aidan Crawley
Recounts are underway following a vote that left no clear winner.
Enda Kenny thought he had the whole world in his hand, until he read the polls.
Reuters
Fine Gael and Labour felt confident going into this short campaign – perhaps a little too confident.
Sinn Fein is expected to pick up seats after opposing the austerity program.
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The Republic of Ireland will be voting in the European Parliament elections on Friday May 23 – on the same day as the country holds its local elections. Ireland’s representation in the European Parliament…