Ireland Heads to First Election After Bailout Exit: Guide
- Voting starts at 7 a.m. on Friday, ends at 10 p.m. local time
- Exit polls will be published from 7 a.m. by state broadcaster
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Irish voters go to the polls on Friday, choosing who will run the country for the first time since exiting an international bailout in 2013. Prime Minister Enda Kenny, who leads the Fine Gael-Labour coalition government, is seeking to become the 1st leader of his party to win a second consecutive term.
How is the election run?