Sinn Féin for the win

The World

Three parties competed for votes in Ireland’s election this weekend, but Sinn Féin surprised the traditional parties with its victory. Former Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern talks with Marco Werman about how he reads the outcome. 

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