Ireland to Hold General Election Before Year-End

Prime Minister Simon Harris confirms election timing as coalition leaders prioritize legislative agenda.

Prime Minister Simon Harris announced that Ireland will hold a general election before Christmas, ending speculation on the timing.
The election date will be set after key legislation, including the Finance Bill, is passed, with November 29 proposed as a potential date.
Fine Gael, led by Harris, is leading in polls, benefiting from a recent budget giveaway and controversies affecting Sinn Féin.
Support for Sinn Féin has dropped significantly due to internal scandals and challenges in addressing immigration issues.
Coalition partners Fianna Fáil and the Green Party are aligned with Fine Gael on the election timing, seeking a smooth transition.