Taoiseach promises ‘clarity’ soon on election date as Roderic O’Gorman calls for 29 November [Video]

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GREEN PARTY LEADER Roderic O’Gorman has said he wants the general election to be held on 29 November.

Speaking today, O’Gorman said it was his preference to hold the election before Christmas.

He said: “I think the 29th is the date to go.”

O’Gorman said he will be telling the other two coalition leaders on Monday about the need to “give clarity” to the public.

The Taoiseach appeared to push back against O’Gorman’s intervention this afternoon, insting the holding of a vote was his decision. 

In a statement, a spokesperson for the Taoiseach said: “It is the Constitutional prerogative of the Taoiseach to call a general election. The Taoiseach has consistently stated he will engage with the coalition leaders before deciding. He has also consistently stated he will not do that through the media.”

Speaking on RTÉ’s Six One News, Harris echoed O’Gorman’s language, saying he would “bring clarity” to …