By Cillian Sherlock, PAThe next general election will be held on November 29th, Taoiseach Simon Harris has said. Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman, Fine Gael leader Simon Harris, and Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin. The results of the last election left Fianna Fáil with a narrow seat lead ahead of Sinn Féin and Fine Gael. Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald (Brian Lawless/PA)At the time, Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald faced criticism for not running more candidates which would have capitalised on its large share of first-preference votes. However, members of the coalition will be buoyed by a string of controversies that have beset Sinn Féin in recent weeks.

Source: The Herald November 06, 2024 19:20 UTC