A general theme of the moment seems to be an inability to form a coalition government, possibly resulting in further general elections and ultimately the threat of unwarrented interference, due to the failure to form a so called responsible government.
With regard to the recent Irish election, according to current news there are three options to the seemingly political impasse – although only with one possibility, a coalition government. The other options being a left lead and minority party government which ignores 44% of voters or a general election.
The theme is parties are refusing to work with each other leading to an impasse.
Fine gael, who lost 15 seats in the recent election have disappointed the electorate by giving over national banks, who are now operating according to British rules; and failing to represent Ireland with regard to Brexit.
Turnout for the election, reported to be just over 60% means a good percentage of the electorate, possibly the young, don’t know who to vote for.
A coalition government can be formed out of patriotic duty rather than examining differences. A government that looks after everyone.