Ireland’s Prime Minister Simon Harris told reporters Sunday that he expects the country’s general election will be held in 2024, confirming for the first time that there will be an early vote after months of speculation.

Taoiseach Simon Harris is set to confirm a 2024 general election, with November 29 now the most likely polling day.

TAOISEACH has said he will not engage in speculation on an election date through the media after his coalition partner told reporters it should be held on November 29. Roderic O’Gorman said it was

Simon Harris told reporters in Dublin yesterday that the poll would happen in 2024. His comments end any remaining doubts over whether Mr Harris might wait until next February to hold the election. Any poll must be held before March 22.

Ireland’s Prime Minister Simon Harris told The Irish Times that he expects the general election will be held in 2024.

Taoiseach Simon Harris has said he expects the general election to be held in 2024. Speaking in advance of a meeting of Coalition leaders tomorrow – where the timing of an election is set to be discussed – Mr Harris said he believes the Government will “amicably agree a time period” for the election.