‘Accelerated timeline’ for passing of Finance Bill to facilitate early general election, says Chambers

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Coalition party leaders agreed on Monday night that polling day will be this year but not on an exact date

‘Accelerated timeline’ for passing of Finance Bill to facilitate early general election, says ChambersFriday favoured as Coalition leaders confirm general election will be held this yearMr Chambers said on Tuesday that there will be a “a much more accelerated timeline in its conclusion in the Dáil and the Seanad than had previously been communicated”.

He said he has brought forward technical amendments and the Opposition will have an opportunity to submit their amendments by Wednesday of next week.On Monday night, the party’s Tipperary TD Jackie Cahill announced that he will not contest the general election. Mr Chambers said Fianna Fáil is also finalising its tickets for conventions that have already happened “and we’re obviously trying to maximise our electoral strength and our tickets on the ground across existing constituencies”.

Mr Chambers was speaking at a press conference where he announced the completion of the first transfer from the exchequer to the Future Ireland Fund.Mr Chambers said: “It demonstrates the progress we are making with both this fund and the Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund. These two long term savings funds are a vital element of managing the State’s finances in a prudent and responsible manner over the coming decades.

 

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