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Irish PM says early election to be held on February 8
DUBLIN, Jan 14, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – Ireland will go to the polls in an early
general election on February 8, Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on Tuesday,
hoping to capitalise on a Brexit deal and talks in Northern Ireland.
“The election will be held on Saturday, February 8th,” he said in a speech
in Dublin, adding that he would ask President Michael Higgins to dissolve
parliament.
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