Local TDs have been reacting to the statement from the Taoiseach that the next General Election will take place in 2025. Speaking on the Joe Finnegan Show this morning, Simon Harris said he intends for the current Government to last its full term with the Dail then dissolved in the new year.
Political pundits had forecasted an election later this year after the Finance Minister Jack Chambers announced that Budget 2025 had been brought forward to October 1st - a week earlier than planned. Independent Sligo Leitrim TD Marian Harkin believes calling an election early will distract the Government from work it yet wants to complete:
Fianna Fail TD for Longford Westmeath Robert Troy says that the decision won't be taken lightly and will be made in conjunction with the coalition party leaders:
