Irish General Election Stakes

This is a The Republic of Ireland news story, published by BBC, that relates primarily to Simon Harris news.

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Ireland: What's at stake in general election?

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Simon Harris officially called the election and asked the President Higgins to dissolve the Dáil.

But while this is the first major electoral test for the Fine Gael leader, for his political opponents there is just as much at stake.

At the last general election four years ago , Sinn Féin made significant gains, winning 37 seats and securing the most first preference votes of any party.

The success of independent candidates and some of the smaller parties in the recent council elections is a factor that could back come into play this time. Elections always bring twists and turns, soundbites from candidates who come to regret them and sometimes, a moment that truly shifts the dial. The Republic of Ireland is now set to see all that as the campaign machine grinds into gear once more..

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