03/02/2016

Election 2016 To Take Place On 26 February

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has confirmed the election will take place on 26 February.

Writing on Twitter, he said: "I am seeking a dissolution of Dáil Éireann today with the election to be held on February 26th."

Mr Kenny and President Higgins signed the papers just after 10.30am on Wednesday.

Polling stations will open 23 days from today, 03 February.

(CD)

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