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Fine Gael and Social Democrats Win Irish By-Election Seats

Fine Gael and the Social Democrats each secured a seat in separate by-elections held in Ireland on Sunday. The results were reported by multiple outlets including @business.

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Fine Gael and Social Democrats Win Irish By-Election Seats

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Fine Gael, a member of Ireland’s governing coalition, and the Social Democrats won seats in two by-elections Sunday. The contests filled vacancies left by the departure of sitting members of parliament. Official results showed Fine Gael taking one constituency and the Social Democrats the other.

Voter turnout figures and the names of the winning candidates were not included in the initial reports.

By-elections occur when a seat becomes vacant between general elections. Ireland’s next scheduled general election is due no later than March 2026. The outcome leaves the composition of the current coalition unchanged in the short term.

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