Taoiseach Enda Kenny announces Irish election date

Name: Taoiseach Enda Kenny announces Irish election date
Uploaded: 2016-02-03T13:39:46.000Z
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Description: A general election in the Republic of Ireland is to take place on 26 February as the prime minister asks the president to dissolve parliament.

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A general election in the Republic of Ireland is to take place on 26 February.

Prime Minister (Taoiseach) Enda Kenny has asked Irish President Michael D Higgins to dissolve the parliament (Dáil)

BBC News NI Ireland Correspondent Shane Harrison reports.

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3 February 2016