What to know about the Irish election - including polling and the key issues on voters' minds

The dissolution of Ireland's parliament brought to an end the four-and-a-half-year lifespan of the historic Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Green Party coalition government. It could be some time before the successors are finalised.

Ireland's general election takes place on Friday, marking the end of a three-week campaign.
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