Party politics

摘要

1. Sinn Fein made a major breakthrough in the Irish general election, but has been rejected as a coalition partner by Ireland's two main centrist parties, which claim that it is not a "normal" party and that key decisions are made by unelected individuals. 2. Sinn Fein was for decades the political wing of the Provisional IRA (PIRA), and this has raised questions about possible PIRA oversight, although this has been strongly denied by Sinn Fein. 3. The Irish security establishment could face challenges if Sinn Fein ultimately forms part of, or leads, an Irish government.