Taoiseach Simon Harris confirmed publicly for the first time on Sunday that he expects to go to the people this year
A date towards the end of November is seen within Government circles as the most likely time for the election to be held.The Taoiseach said on Sunday he has “no intention of springing a surprise on my Coalition colleagues” and he believes the Government will “amicably agree a time period” for the election.
The Finance Bill and other measures like supplementary budgets for some Government departments still need to be completed before the Dáil can be dissolved. This will likely push the calling of the election out until after the Dáil returns from its midterm break early next month – putting November 22nd or 29th in the frame as possible polling days.’ surprise announcement at the weekend that she will not contest the election has left a hole in Fine Gael’s Cavan-Monaghan ticket.
Separately, Minster for Housing Darragh O’Brien has signed an order increasing campaign spending limits and post-election reimbursement for candidates. Mr Harris maintained pressure on Sinn Féin as he said its leader Mary Lou McDonald should correct the Dáil record after she said a young person who was sent inappropriate texts by former Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile was 17.
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