Politics watch: General election confirmation imminent with Finance Bill to clear DáilJames CoxHere, we have a look at the topics likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come. After months of speculation, Mr Harris finally confirmed the election will be held in 2024, adding that his preference was a Friday vote. A light Dáil schedule for Thursday has prompted speculation that this is the day Mr Harris will go to Áras an Uachtaráin to ask President Michael D Higgins to dissolve the Dáil. Speaking to reporters in Co Kildare later on Sunday, he denied those remarks were a thinly veiled dig at Mr Harris. The state has 19 electoral votes, and was won by Joe Biden in 2020 and Mr Trump in 2016.

Source: Irish Independent November 05, 2024 00:29 UTC