General election to take place in 2024 after lengthy meeting of Government leaders

The Finance Bill will now go to committee stage on November 5.

The three party leaders held a lengthy meeting on Monday evening

The three party leaders have agreed the general election will take place in 2024.

However, the Taoiseach, Tánaiste and Green Party leader are in agreement that the Finance Bill, which enacts measures announced in the budget, is the priority and must be passed before an election.