The 33rd Dáil has officially been dissolved.
Taoiseach, Simon Harris, has left Aras an Uachtarain, after asking President, Michael D. Higgins, to kick-off the general election campaign.
The election will take place on November 29th.
Earlier this afternoon, Simon Harris confirmed his intention to seek a dissolution in a speech on the steps of Leinster House.
He said: "The time is now right to ask the Irish people to vote.
"You go out and you cast your vote and in return, you're entitled to good government and hard work."
“The time is right for the people of Ireland to give a new mandate” says Taoiseach Simon Harris as he launches general election 2024 #GE24 pic.twitter.com/tQToaNcjIu
— Seán Defoe (@SeanDefoe) November 8, 2024
Tanaiste Micheál Martin says: "This is an election about Ireland’s future. It’s about how we can protect our many strengths and overcome deep challenges.
