The first day of vote counting in Ireland's national elections revealed a tight race among the three largest political parties: Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, and Sinn Féin. An exit poll indicated that voter support is nearly evenly split among these parties. As of Sunday morning, 36 Dáil seats were filled, with Fine Gael securing 11, Fianna Fáil 9, and Sinn Féin 8. Despite Sinn Féin's potential to become the largest party, forming a government may be challenging due to coalition issues. Voter concerns include the cost of living, housing shortages, and immigration. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)