# Election 2016

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Voices

Life after an election: 'The hurt, the hard work and signing on the dole'

Nicola Cassidy, a former Green Party press officer, chronicles what happens when it all goes pear shaped.

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Mar 3rd 2016, 8:50 AM

# Election 2016

It's all over: All 158 seats in the 32nd Dáil have now been filled

But what happens next?

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Mar 3rd 2016, 8:22 AM

# Analysis

The aftermath: Fianna Fáil toasts success, as Fine Gael looks increasingly chaotic

Analysis: Leinster House is a strange place this week but among the two biggest parties there are two very different moods.

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Mar 2nd 2016, 9:00 PM

# longford westmeath

The Longford-Westmeath recount is back underway

It’s the fifth day of the epic count.

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Mar 2nd 2016, 7:15 PM

# Labour Pains

Most people think it's time for Joan Burton to go

The beleaguered Labour leader is facing an uncertain future as a new poll finds strong support for her resignation.

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Mar 2nd 2016, 6:14 PM

# U-turn

After repeatedly ruling them out, Enda now says Fine Gael will talk to Fianna Fáil

The Taoiseach said all the options for forming a government are difficult after a ‘bruising’ election for his party.

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Mar 2nd 2016, 3:18 PM

# Turn the tap off

Enda Kenny says people should keep paying their water charges

The Taoiseach said it would be a “seriously costly and seriously historic mistake” to get rid of the charges.

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Mar 2nd 2016, 1:30 PM

# Analysis

Why the 'Every Little Hurts' ad sank Labour

Analysis: Labour’s disastrous general election result this time around had its roots in the 2011 campaign.

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Mar 1st 2016, 9:00 PM

# The next steps

Enda breaks his silence, says Fine Gael will 'play part in providing a government'

The Taoiseach says that his party looks forward to engaging with other parties and groupings.

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Mar 1st 2016, 7:46 PM

# Mná na hÉireann

We now have more female TDs than ever before - but do we really have gender quotas to thank?

A comprehensive analysis of the historic election of 35 women to the 32nd Dáil.

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Mar 1st 2016, 7:00 PM

# quick getaway

Enda is off to Washington, but only a few ministers will get a Paddy's Day trip

A “significantly curtailed programme” of ministerial trips abroad is being finalised in the wake of the uncertain election outcome.

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Mar 1st 2016, 6:21 PM

# Long Time Coming

"United, we'll never be defeated" - Bríd Smith finally triumphs in Dublin South Central

The battle between AAA-PBP’s Bríd Smith and Fianna Fáil’s Catherine Ardagh was finally settled this evening after a nerve-jangling day of waiting.

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Mar 1st 2016, 6:02 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

A Labour loss in the 'group of death' and now there are just 2 seats up for grabs

Our liveblog of today’s events, as they happened.

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Mar 1st 2016, 5:25 PM

Voices

'I'm a first time voter and I got to see democracy unfold in front of my eyes at the RDS'

Ruby Hughes was let loose in the RDS count centre and loved it.

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Mar 1st 2016, 5:00 PM

# Capital Spending

Why did Europe delay a report that criticised Ireland until after the election?

It says it did not want to be seen to be interfering.

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Mar 1st 2016, 3:15 PM

# At last

No TDs for days, then three in a minute - rollercoaster of emotions at a crazy count in Dublin Bay North

It was jubilation for three candidates, and total desolation for Labour’s Aodhán Ó Riordáin.

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Mar 1st 2016, 2:16 PM

# Dublin Bay North

'Group of Death': Minister for Drugs Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has lost his Dáil seat

As rules stand now, it looks like Labour will lose its speaking rights in the chamber.

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Mar 1st 2016, 12:50 PM

Voices

'When political parties backtrack on promises on who they would go into power with, I feel lied to'

I have found it disheartening the way our major political parties have once again belittled their voting public, writes Rob McDonnell.

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Mar 1st 2016, 8:00 AM

# Counting

Four days later, election counting still isn't over

It could go into tomorrow.

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Mar 1st 2016, 7:23 AM

# new poll

The next Taoiseach: The people want Micheál over Enda - but a lot want neither

A new poll conducted in the aftermath of the election, has some fascinating findings.

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Feb 29th 2016, 10:35 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Counts, checks and courts as Monday dragged for wannabe TDs

It’s been a long weekend. Stay with us as the count continues.

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Feb 29th 2016, 8:30 PM

# total recount

They're still slugging it out in Dublin Bay North but Averil's not throwing in the towel

It’s starting to drag.

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Feb 29th 2016, 8:00 PM

# First out of the blocks

Before he even talks about government Micheál Martin wants a lot of Dáil reform

The Fianna Fáil leader wants a month set aside for all parties to talk about reforming the Dáil.

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Feb 29th 2016, 5:35 PM

# Bottoms Up

The low-downs: The 11 candidates who secured the least votes this election

Strange policies, late announced-campaigns and relative obscurity didn’t help these former Dáil hopefuls.

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Feb 29th 2016, 5:08 PM

# Analysis

Why Sinn Féin had a good election - but not a great election

Analysis: The party has increased its seats and its share of the votes but there were some notable setbacks.

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Feb 29th 2016, 1:52 PM

# Back to Work

The cabinet, including the three ministers who lost their seats, will meet tomorrow

Things might be a bit awkward for James Reilly, Alex White and Ged Nash.

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Feb 29th 2016, 1:22 PM

# winners alright

Poll-toppers: The 10 candidates who secured the most votes this election

Independents, party leaders and long-time TDs are all in the mix.

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Feb 29th 2016, 12:54 PM

# Weighing In

Bertie says 'no chance in hell' government will be formed before Easter

The former Fianna Fáil leader also reckons the party won’t do a deal with Fine Gael.

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Feb 29th 2016, 12:53 PM

# Comeback Kid

Down to the wire: This Labour TD might still have a chance at a seat

Penrose had conceded on Saturday evening but this morning he said there is “an outside chance” he’ll get back in.

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Feb 29th 2016, 10:11 AM

# nailbiting

In or out: What happened to the Fine Gael and Labour ministers?

It’s been a weekend of drama. As the dust settles, who’s left standing for Fine Gael and Labour?

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Feb 29th 2016, 9:14 AM

# raevolution

Champagne, selfies and a 40-car cavalcade in Healy-Rae victory tour

The brothers made history in this election, becoming the first siblings to be elected in the same constituency.

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Feb 29th 2016, 8:39 AM

# Counting On It

We probably won't know the final election result until tomorrow at the earliest

Counting goes on and on and on and on and on…

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Feb 29th 2016, 7:16 AM

# Analysis

After voters rejected him, can Enda Kenny survive?

Analysis: The Taoiseach remains the Taoiseach for now, but his position as Fine Gael leader will come under scrutiny in the coming weeks.

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Feb 29th 2016, 7:00 AM

# Silver Linings

It's not always winning a seat - there are plenty of small victories in an election

Why run if you can’t win?

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Feb 29th 2016, 6:20 AM

# Soundbites

They said - the general election count quotes of the weekend

Lots of politicians had lots to say today as you might imagine, and not all of it was nice.

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Feb 29th 2016, 6:10 AM

# international reaction

"Foes must become allies": Here's how the world has been reporting on our election

Most are agreed that it’s time for Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to set aside a century of civil-war politics and form a government together.

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Feb 29th 2016, 6:00 AM

# coffees all around

Power recount: Dublin Bay North's Group of Death goes into Monday

They didn’t overstate how close this massive five-seater could be.

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Feb 28th 2016, 11:40 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

PLAY-BY-PLAY: Nearly there - but FIVE recounts are going to delay the election result proper

It’s been a day of jubilation and desolation, and Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have been matching each other all the way

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Feb 28th 2016, 11:30 PM

# a weekend in mayo

'Up Fianna Fáil, we're back!': How the party reclaimed 'Fine Gael country'

The recovery that happened wasn’t the one Fine Gael had in mind.

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Feb 28th 2016, 11:00 PM

# unrivalled siblings

The Brothers Healy-Rae are the latest in a long line of siblings in the Dáil

Michael and Danny will be the first siblings elected to the same constituency, but there have been a few others who served in the same Dáil.

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Feb 28th 2016, 10:00 PM