As it happened: General election officially called with vote to take place on November 29

With the Dáil dissolved, it brings an end the four-and-a-half-year lifespan of the historic Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Green Party coalition government

Taoiseach Simon Harris announces the election. Picture: Sam Boal/Collins Photos

After months of speculation, it's finally here. Simon Harris has called a general election and the Dáil has been dissolved. The election will take place on November 29. 

With the Dáil dissolved, it brings an end to the four-and-a-half-year lifespan of the historic Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Green Party coalition government.