Ireland's coalition party leaders have confirmed that a general election will be held in 2024, following their weekly leaders' meeting. Taoiseach Simon Harris, Tánaiste Micheál Martin, and Children's Minister Roderic O'Gorman prioritized the passage of the Finance Bill before the election, with its committee stage set to commence on November 5. While speculation surrounds a potential election date of November 29, Harris emphasized that he remains in control of the timeline, and there are currently no plans for a formal voting pact among coalition parties. He acknowledged O'Gorman's suggestion but stated that each party would contest the election independently. Positive polling for Fine Gael and controversies surrounding Sinn Féin have intensified discussions about the election's timing. Overall, the coalition leaders express confidence in their collaborative governance and aim to present a unified front ahead of the polls.