Ireland's Election: Uncertainty Amid Housing and Public Service Woes

Ireland's upcoming election is marked by a lack of enthusiasm and no clear front-runner, as none of the major parties—Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, or Sinn Féin—are fielding enough candidates to secure a parliamentary majority alone. The recent TV debate among the party leaders failed to energize voters, with each leader avoiding harsh criticism of the others. A coalition government is likely, with Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil expected to continue their partnership, possibly supported by smaller parties or independents.