As Taoiseach Simon Harris and President Michael D Higgins signed the dissolution papers in the reception room of Áras an Uachtaráin, the President said, “Sin é”.
Simon Harris has said “the time is now right to ask the Irish people to give a new mandate” as the Dáil was dissolved and the election date set for November 29.
READ MORE: Ireland general election: Sinn Fein undeterred by van mishap as party calls for 'change in government'As Mr Harris and Mr Higgins signed the dissolution papers in the reception room of Áras an Uachtaráin, the President said, “Sin é”. He continued: “I ask just one thing of the Irish people; Value your vote, use your voice. That's how this country works, how we listen. It's how we act on your behalf.Shortly after leaving Áras an Uachtaráin, Mr Harris was already out on the campaign trail and canvassing voters in Dublin West, before heading to Ballsbridge to canvass outside the Irish Rugby match against the All Blacks.
Speaking to reporters on Friday morning, the Fianna Fáil leader argued that his party and the outgoing Government had successfully weathered a number of storms over the last four-and-a-half years. ““We will campaign to reduce prices, understanding the impact that inflation has had on households and family incomes. We will campaign on housing. We've been the agent of change in housing over the last number of years. We've engineered change and new departures in housing policy.
The election campaigning will continue over the weekend, with leaders planning to tour different parts of the country in a bid to drum up support for their candidates.
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