Original sentence: Additionally, the opposition Fine Gael party suffered substantial losses.Fianna Fáil had hoped for a majority, but remained three seats short of the 84 required.The 28th Dáil served its full term becoming the 2nd longest Dáil to complete a full term.The coalition Government returned to power, the first time a Government had been re-elected since Jack Lynch's in 1969.The coalition of Fianna Fail and Progressive Democrats was re-elected with an increased majority in the 2002 General Election on May 17.The significant election victory was seen as a vote of confidence in the Government and its policies
Edited sentence: Additionally, the opposition Fine Gael party suffered devastating losses.Ahern was determined that the 28th Dáil should serve its full term, which it did, becoming the 2nd longest Dáil in history.Fianna Fáil hoped for a majority but remained three seats short of the 84 required.The coalition government returned to power, the first time a government had been re-elected since Jack Lynch's in 1969.The coalition was re-elected with an increased majority in the 2002 General Election on May 17.The significant election victory was seen as a vote of confidence in the government and its policies