Finance Bill Expected To Pass All Stages In The Dáil Today, Paving Way For Election

Tuesday, 5 November 2024 08:33

By Martin Osborne

This morning Cabinet meets with a lighter agenda than usual, with no party bringing forward major legislation that could rock the boat before the vote.

The Finance Bill will pass all stages in the Dáil later.

The bill gives power to the Budget, and is one of the last pieces of business the Government expects to conclude.

The Occupied Territories Bill is also up for mention, and legislation to ban the sale of tobacco to under 21s also being finalised.

This morning Cabinet meets with a lighter agenda than usual, with no party bringing forward major legislation that could rock the boat before the vote.

While politicians here prepare for the Irish election - one eye will be on the US today and what that outcome could mean for Ireland.

Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman believes a Trump win would be a "disaster" for Ireland.

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