Ireland’s Prime Minister Simon Harris told reporters Sunday that he expects the country’s general election will be held in 2024, confirming for the first time that there will be an early vote after months of speculation.

Simon Harris told reporters in Dublin yesterday that the poll would happen in 2024. His comments end any remaining doubts over whether Mr Harris might wait until next February to hold the election. Any poll must be held before March 22.

Taoiseach Simon Harris has said he expects the general election to be held in 2024. Speaking in advance of a meeting of Coalition leaders tomorrow – where the timing of an election is set to be discussed – Mr Harris said he believes the Government will “amicably agree a time period” for the election.