Ireland first - where acting PM Enda Kenny (Fine Gael party) has proposed entering a coalition government with the country's second-largest party
Righto then. Why even bother voting?
-
Meanwhile, in the Netherlands, voters have rejected ratifying a treaty between the European Union and Ukraine.
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said the Netherlands probably can't ratify the treaty given the vote.
So, I guess it'll be ratified. (Remember Greek voters having their say and deciding to leave the Euro? And the Greek government response; "Thanks for your input, now shut up.")