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06 Sept 2025

POLL: Should there be a general election?

Calls for Ireland to go to the polls after Leo Varadkar's shock resignation

Will there be a General Election after Leo Varadkar's resignation?

Leo Varadkar stepped down as Taoiseach

Yes

No

undecided

A political earthquake has shaken up Irish politics. Leo Varadkar's announcement to resign as Taoiseach has paved the way for a leadership contest within Fine Gael but most importantly: There will be a new Taoiseach. But opposition politicians have called for a general election.

What do you think? Should there be a general election? 

This poll has closed. The result will be published Saturday morning.

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