Taoiseach expects to bring clarity on date ‘shortly’ as he meets Cabinet colleagues
Taoiseach Simon Harris pictured at the 60th Anniversary Celebrations of the Ski Club of Ireland, in Kilternan, Co. Dublin. Photograph: Tom Honan for The Irish Times.
Asked by The Irish Times if it will be held this year, Mr Harris replied: “I expect the election to be in 2024.”Four ideas to save Ireland’s pubs, restaurants and cafés“I am very conscious of the fact that I don’t think there’s any Taoiseach in the history of the State who has kind of announced an election date by committee, even in any Coalition Government.
Mr Harris outlined a series of legislative and other measures he wants to see passed before an election.“There are a couple of things that we do need to get done.“I don’t think anybody would appreciate people knocking on their doors until they’ve actually passed things like the USC cuts, the changes to the income tax threshold, inheritance tax changes and others.He also said he is keen that the Government agrees new housing targets.
“As I get older, my health and energy levels are not what they were and I know going forward that I would not be able to give the job the time and commitment it deserves.”
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