Irish Prime Minister to Call General Election This Week

Published NOV 5 2024

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Above: Taoiseach Simon Harris speaking to members of the media outside Government Building in Dublin, Ireland, on October 30, 2024. Image copyright: Niall Carson/Contributor/PA Images via Getty Images

The Spin

While this decision might make electoral sense given the recent negative polling of Fine Gael's coalition partners, Harris should be using his party's popularity to pass legislation. The Irish people care about housing, health care, and supporting Palestine, not preparing for snap election campaigns. This might result in the exact opposite outcome the PM is hoping for.

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