Early June date mooted for 2024 local elections

The 2024 local elections will be held in early June next year, it is being predicted.

According to a report in the Irish Times, the government has informed the UE that it favours the holding of nest year;s European Parliament elections - to be held on the same date as the local elections - between Thursday, June 6 and Sunday, June 9.

It is likely polling will take place on Friday, June 7.

However, official confirmation is expected within the coming weeks.