How will votes be counted? The Republic of Ireland elects its government using a system of proportional representation known as the single transferable vote.

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Micheál Martin became Ireland’s taoiseach (prime minister) for the second time in his political career on Thursday, a day later than planned.

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An exit poll in Ireland's general election suggests the three biggest parties have won roughly equal shares and the country is headed for another coalition government.