Irish PM Simon Harris to Call Election Amid Budget Boost
The election is expected to be held on November 29 as Fine Gael leads in polls following a major budget announcement.
Overview
- Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris plans to dissolve parliament this week, setting the stage for a general election.
- The election is likely to take place on November 29, following a significant €10.5 billion budget package introduced last month.
- Fine Gael, led by Harris, is currently leading in opinion polls with 26%, followed by coalition partner Fianna Fáil at 20%.
- Sinn Féin, the main opposition party, is trailing in third place at 18% after recent scandals affected its popularity.
- The election comes as Fine Gael capitalizes on economic gains while deflecting attention from issues like the housing crisis.