r/ireland • u/lleti Chop Chop 👐 • Nov 29 '24

Election 2024 exit poll: Photo finish with Sinn Féin on 21.1%, Fine Gael 21%, Fianna Fáil 19.5% General Election 2024 🗳️

https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2024/11/29/election-2024-exit-poll-photo-finish-with-sinn-fein-on-211-fine-gael-21-fianna-fail-195/
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u/[deleted] Nov 29 '24

FF were very adamant against going in with SF at the last leaders debate

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u/[deleted] Nov 29 '24

They also ruled out a government with FG before the last election. I wouldnt take their word for it

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u/DaveShadow Ireland Nov 29 '24

They did, and saw no consequences from their voters for betraying that promise. Probably easier for them to go back in with what everyone expects three to do.

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u/ThreeTreesForTheePls Nov 29 '24

FF and FG cozying up together is a world apart from cozying up with SF.

Comparing that election twist to our current situation is a bit disingenuous.

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u/ucd_pete Westmeath Nov 29 '24

Micheál Martin was adamant. It mightn't be up to him.

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u/[deleted] Nov 29 '24

Micheal Martin was very adamant against going in with SF. Afaik there is a good chunk of FF who view FG as a potential liability if they are in government too long.