**Irish Prime Minister Set to Dissolve Parliament and Call Election**

Mon Dec 23 2024 10:36:08 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
**Irish Prime Minister Set to Dissolve Parliament and Call Election**

**Simon Harris announces a general election by the end of November amid shifting political dynamics.**


**The announcement comes as public support for traditional parties fluctuates, with Sinn Féin emerging as a significant contender.**


Simon Harris, the prime minister of Ireland, has declared his intention to dissolve the Dáil (the Irish parliament) later this week, paving the way for a general election anticipated to occur by the end of November. This announcement concludes months of speculation regarding the election's timing, as the government must seek re-election before March 2025, when its five-year term is set to conclude.

“I do intend to seek a dissolution of the Dáil this week,” Harris noted during a press conference outside government buildings, emphasizing that this news should not surprise the Irish public. The expected election is particularly relevant given Ireland's electoral law, which mandates a minimum of 18 days' notice before a poll, often scheduled for Thursdays or Fridays.

Harris’s leadership, which began just six months ago after he took over Fine Gael from Leo Varadkar, has seen his party regain some momentum following a period of slow support. Under Harris, Fine Gael and its coalition partners, Fianna Fáil and the Green Party, have aimed to address pressing issues including a national cost-of-living crisis and a severe housing shortage.

Historically, the 2020 general election saw Sinn Féin emerge as a formidable part of the political landscape, winning the popular vote but failing to secure enough seats to form a government. The party, formerly associated with the Irish Republican Army, is viewed by younger voters as a viable alternative to the established political elite. As traditional parties have struggled to maintain their support, Sinn Féin's presence has become a pivotal factor in upcoming electoral contests.

In recent surveys, Fine Gael has risen to 26% support amongst the electorate, while Fianna Fáil trails at 20% and Sinn Féin faces a drop to 18%. The evolving political environment presents a critical moment for all parties involved as the nation prepares for a significant election cycle ahead.

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