Taoiseach confirms election will take place on November 29

Simon Harris said the coalition was "now ready to put our case to the people".

Simon Harris is expected to ask President Michael D Higgins to dissolve the Dáil after he returns from a European Council meeting in Hungary.

After months of speculation the Taoiseach has confirmed that the general election will be held on November 29.

On Friday, Simon Harris will seek a dissolution of the Dáil from President Michael D Higgins after he returns from a meeting of EU leaders.