Dublin – Friday, 29 November– Simon Harris, leader of Ireland’s Fine Gael party, has announced that a general election will be called on Friday, 29 November.
The announcement came during an interview with RTÉ News, Ireland’s national broadcaster. Harris stated that the likely polling day would be Friday, 29 November.
The election will be the first since the 2020 general election, which resulted in a hung parliament. Fine Gael, the largest party in the Dáil (Irish parliament), formed a coalition government with Fianna Fáil and the Green Party. However, the coalition has been plagued by disagreements and scandals, and Harris is hoping to strengthen his party’s position in the Dáil.
The main opposition party, Sinn Féin, is expected to mount a strong challenge to Fine Gael. Sinn Féin has been gaining popularity in recent years, and is now the most popular party in Ireland according to opinion polls. The party is led by Mary Lou McDonald, who has promised to bring about a “new Ireland” if elected.
The election campaign is likely to be dominated by issues such as the economy, healthcare, and housing. Ireland is currently experiencing a cost-of-living crisis, with inflation at its highest level in decades. The government has introduced a number of measures to help people cope with the rising cost of living, but many voters are still struggling to make ends meet.
The election will be a closely fought contest, with Fine Gael and Sinn Féin likely to emerge as the two main parties. The outcome of the election could have a significant impact on Ireland’s future, both domestically and internationally.
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