Taoiseach Simon Harris calls Irish general election

A general election in the Republic of Ireland has officially been called for Friday 29 November.

Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Simon Harris made the announcement outside government buildings in Dublin on Friday.

Announcing the snap poll in three weeks time, Harris said to voters that "you alone are sovereign".

"You go out and you cast your vote, and in return you're entitled to good government and hard work."

Under Irish law, once the Dáil is dissolved an election must be held within 30 days.

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