Ireland, General Election

Ireland’s General Election 2024 kicks off as Dáil officially dissolved
Ireland's General Election for 2024 has officially kicked off after President Michael D. Higgins dissolved the current Dáil Eireann at the request of Taoiseach Simon Harris.
Irish general election to be officially called
The taoiseach (Irish prime minister) is anticipated to announce the date of the Republic of Ireland's general election later. Earlier this week, Taoiseach Simon Harris indicated a preference for a polling day on 29 November.
Ireland to hold election in three weeks
The Republic of Ireland will hold its general election on November 27. The country’s Prime Minister Simon Harris could have delayed the election until March 2025. It is believed Mr Harris could be paving the way for an earlier election since a $17 billion giveaway budget.
Irish Prime Minister announces general election at the end of November
Taoiseach Simon Harris said "the time is now right to ask the Irish people to give a new mandate," as he confirmed that a general election would be held in Ireland on Friday, 29 November.
Irish parliament dissolved for General Election
The Irish parliament has been dissolved for a General Election. Taoiseach Simon Harris said it had been the honour of his life to serve in the role, and the time was right to seek a new mandate. President Michael D Higgins formally dissolved the Dail parliament to mark the beginning of the campaign.
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