‘I like elections on a Friday,’ says Taoiseach but polling date not revealed

‘I like elections on a Friday,’ says Taoiseach but polling date not revealed

Simon Harris: 'I like elections on a Friday. Friday is a good day to have an election. So therefore, there’s not that many Fridays to choose from.' Picture: Grainne Ni Aodha/PA Wire

Taoiseach Simon Harris has said he would like to have the upcoming general election on a Friday, narrowing the possible dates it will take place.

It comes as Mr Harris met with coalition partners Micheál Martin and Roderic O'Gorman on Monday night, with the three leaders agreeing in principle that the election would take place this year.

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