Irish general election: Voters take to the polls

Polling stations are open in the Republic of Ireland until 22:00 local time on Friday.

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Voters are able to cast their ballot up until 22:00 local time to choose representatives to serve as Teachtaí Dála (TDs) in the Dáil, the lower house of the Oireachtas (Ireland's parliament).

The next Dáil, which will be the 34th, will have 174 TDs, up from 160 in 2020.

Friday's vote comes after a three-week election campaign.

Voters will elect 173 TDs, as one seat in the Dáil goes to the Ceann Comhairle (Speaker).

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