Irish Vote Close as Exit Poll Shows Harris, Sinn Fein Level.

The general election in Ireland has resulted in a virtual tie between Prime Minister Simon Harris's Fine Gael party and Sinn Fein, with both parties receiving around 21% of first-preference votes. Despite this close race, Fine Gael and Fianna Fail are still the most likely to form the next government, as they have ruled out working with Sinn Fein. The election has highlighted key issues such as housing, homelessness, and the cost of living, with Sinn Fein's left-leaning economic agenda appealing to voters. The outcome of the election remains uncertain, with potential coalition negotiations and the impact of second- and third-choice votes yet to be determined. [Extracted from the article]