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ELECTION POSTERS ARE already springing up around the country ahead of Taoiseach Simon Harris’ visit to Áras an Uachtaráin to dissolve the Dáil today.
Because putting up posters is permitted on the day the polling day is fixed, campaigners were out in the early hours of this morning, so you can expect to see them on your commute.
Party members were out early to nab prime spots on main roads and near schools and public transport hubs where lots of people will see the posters.
The campaign was already well underway before morning rushour in Dublin city centre, with posters erected for Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald and her Dublin Central running mate, city councillor Janice Boylan.
Labour’s candidate, Senator Marie Sherlock, and former TD and MEP Clare Daly of Independents for Change were also well represented this morning in the battleground constituency.
Posters are permitted to be put up on the day the writ is moved by the minister, so erecting them after midnight is allowed as long as the minister signs the order at some point today.
Posters may be removed within seven days after polling day. Each violation of the law results in a €150 fine.
Additional reporting by Valerie Flynn and Jane Moore.
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