By Rebecca Black, PASinn Féin president Mary-Lou McDonald said her party is aiming to be in government in Ireland, both north and south of the border, in 2024. Irish voters are set to go to the polls in June for European and local government elections, but there is speculation the next general election will be held towards the end of the year. At the last general election in January 2020, Sinn Féin finished with 37 seats – but Fianna Fáil (38 seats) and Fine Gael (35 seats) were able to combine with the Green Party to form a coalition to govern. “Sinn Féin will make housing the number one priority of a new government – not only in words but in actions and in results. Sinn Féin vice president Michelle O’Neill (PA)“It’s decision time for the DUP.

Source: The Herald January 01, 2024 01:46 UTC