Pic of Day: Taoiseach Simon Harris looks on as President Michael D. Higgins formally dissolved the current Dáil in advance of the November 29 general election. A statement from the president's office said: "An Taoiseach, Simon Harris TD, visited Áras an Uachtaráin today, 8 November 2024, requesting in accordance with Article 13 of the Constitution, that President Michael D. Higgins dissolve the 33rd Dáil and summon the new Dáil. President Higgins signed the proclamation for dissolution shortly after 2 p.m. Photo by Leah Farrell/ RollingNews.ie.
