The leaders of Ireland’s three ruling parties have officially confirmed that the next general election will take place in 2024. According to the Republic of Ireland’s electoral regulations, an election must be held before the current term concludes in March 2025.
Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris, alongside Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin and Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman, expressed that their immediate focus is on the passage of the Finance Bill, which includes new tax provisions. The committee stage for the bill is set to begin on November 5.
Although Roderic O’Gorman has suggested November 29 as a potential election date, no official date has been announced yet. During a press conference in Dublin on Friday, O’Gorman emphasized the necessity for “some degree of certainty” regarding the election timeline. He believes that a late November date would provide sufficient time to push through the remaining pieces of legislation.
Speaking with Irish broadcaster RTÉ News, Taoiseach Harris indicated his intention to complete the government’s ongoing projects before determining the election timing. He stated, “I want to engage and take the views of the other coalition leaders regarding the appropriate timing for a general election. I want to do that at a time that is right for the country and makes sense in terms of finishing the work.”
