The Taoiseach Simon Harris has this evening (Wednesday) said that he intends to dissolve the Dáil this Friday in ahead of a general election on November 29th.
Speaking to RTÉ News, the Fine Gael leader confirmed the date, following months of speculation.
On Friday, it will be the constitutional responsibility for the Taoiseach to travel to Áras an Uachtarain and seek a dissolution of the Dáil from the President.
South East Radio will have more on this story on tomorrow’s (Thursday) Morning Mix with Alan Corcoran, as well as comprehensive coverage and analysis on the count date from the Wexford count centre, as well as the newly formed North-Wexford South-Wicklow constituency count centre.