Beginning of the election campaign in Ireland

On 24 April, the Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern announced the dissolution of the Irish Parliament - the Dail - and the launch of a three-week election campaign. The elections are expected to be held on 17 May.

On 24 April, the Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern announced the dissolution of the Irish Parliament – the Dail – and the launch of a three-week election campaign. The elections are expected to be held on 17 May.