Simon Harris, the Taoiseach, has refuted rumours that a general election will take place in November and reiterated that the Coalition will run for “full term,” reports RTE.
During the party’s think-in in Tullamore, County Offaly, he stated that he had made this pledge to the other leaders of the Coalition and had been explicit about it.
When asked if this meant that the general election will undoubtedly take place in 2025 as opposed to 2024, the head of Fine Gael declined to respond, stating that everyone was aware of what “full term” meant.
Mr. Harris stated that it would be “utterly irresponsible” for the government to provide an early response about the €14 billion windfall that would come from the European Court of Justice verdict, reports RTE.
He said that the funds would not be available for a “period of time” and that the government had the right to consider its options.
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The Taoiseach, however, disregarded the money allotted for regular expenses.
The head of Fine Gael commented that the scoping study on sexual abuse at Catholic institutions administered by religious orders shed light on a dark period in the nation’s history.
He declared, “Lives have been destroyed,” reports RTE.
In response to a question about whether he would make sure religious orders were compensated for any losses or whether the government would use compulsory purchase orders on land owned by churches, the Taoiseach stated that, instead of taking a confrontational stance, he would simply state, “I expect people who preach Christianity to act in a Christian way”, reports RTE.
Ahead of the Dáil’s return next week, over 70 Fine Gael politicians and candidates for the general election have convened in Tullamore for a two-day meeting.
This afternoon, Mr. Harris is anticipated to inform the delegates that he is developing plans to create a publicly supported system for early learning and childcare, reports RTE.
Fine Gael has chosen 47 candidates from 30 constituencies for the general election, which is expected to be conducted in November rather than March of next year.
Against this context, the party intends to demonstrate at the Tullamore meeting how it can positively impact matters like as housing, small company protection, law and order, and immigration, reports RTE.
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