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Irish Election 2024

The Irish parliament is dissolving for the upcoming general election. The current coalition government is comprised of Fine Gael, Fianna Fail and the Green Party, but Sinn Fein is expected to have a strong showing.

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European UnionElectionGovernmentCoalitionOppositionIrish Politics

Fine GaelFianna FáilThe Green PartySinn FéinDáil

Simon HarrisMicheál MartinLeo VaradkarMary Lou McdonaldRoderic O'gorman

Who is the current Taoiseach?: The current Taoiseach (Prime Minister) is Simon Harris of Fine Gael. He assumed the role in April of this year.
Who is in power in Ireland right now?: The current coalition government in Ireland comprises three parties: Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, and the Green Party. This coalition was formed after the 2020 general election.
When is the next Irish general election?: The next Irish general election is expected to take place on Friday, November 29th, 2024. The Dáil will be dissolved on Friday to begin the three-week election campaign.
What are Sinn Féin's prospects in the upcoming election?: Sinn Féin, currently the leading opposition party, is hoping to replicate its 2020 success, when they won 37 seats. However, recent polls suggest their support has declined.
Why was the Finance Bill important in relation to the election?: The Finance Bill, which includes the budget changes, was passed before the election was called. This was deemed important by the government to maintain a degree of order and respect before the campaign began.

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