The Finance Bill has been passed in the Dáil, clearing the way for the dissolution of the current government and the upcoming General Election, expected on November 29th. The bill faced criticism for being rushed through, with Sinn Féin's Pearse Doherty highlighting a controversial income tax reduction benefiting only high earners and expressing concerns over the lack of scrutiny. Taoiseach Simon Harris is anticipated to dissolve the Dáil this week, potentially on Thursday or Friday. In addition to the Finance Bill, housing targets for the next decade have been agreed upon, aiming to deliver 303,000 homes by 2030, although opposition parties argue these targets are insufficient. As the political landscape prepares for the election, tensions are rising within the coalition government, particularly between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil, amid accusations of media manipulation. Overall, the political atmosphere is charged as Ireland gears up for significant electoral changes.