Counting to begin as poll suggests increased transfers
Published: Saturday, 30th of November
Analysis carried out on: Saturday, 30th of November
Source RTEThe sorting of votes is under way at count centres around the country, after ballot boxes were opened at 9am.
Sentiment Analysis by Party
The article highlights that Fianna Fáil is slightly behind Sinn Féin and Fine Gael in the exit poll results, and Stephen Donnelly, a Fianna Fáil candidate, is struggling in his constituency. The sentiment is moderately negative due to these challenges.
Fine Gael is described as being 'happy' with the exit poll results, which show them virtually tied with Sinn Féin. The sentiment is moderately positive, reflecting satisfaction with their performance.
Sinn Féin is performing well in the exit polls, tied with Fine Gael. However, there is criticism from People Before Profit about their coalition strategy. The sentiment is neutral to slightly positive.
The Social Democrats are noted for having their best-ever election result according to the exit poll. The sentiment is moderately positive, reflecting this achievement.
The Green Party is expected to win seats, and there is a positive mention of their performance in government. However, uncertainty about where they will win seats tempers the sentiment to neutral.
Aontú is mentioned as having marked out a distinct space for themselves, but there is no strong positive or negative sentiment expressed. The sentiment is neutral.
The leader of People Before Profit criticizes Sinn Féin's coalition strategy, indicating a moderately negative sentiment towards their current political strategy.
Independents are mentioned in the context of potential coalitions, but there is no specific sentiment expressed towards them. The sentiment is neutral.
Independent Ireland is mentioned in the voter preference percentages, but there is no specific sentiment expressed towards them. The sentiment is neutral.