Ireland will hold its presidential election on Friday October 24, it is understood.Housing Minister James Browne will take a memo to Cabinet on Wednesday confirming the polling date, the PA news agency understands.Mr Browne spoke to coalition government leaders Taoiseach Micheal Martin, Tanaiste Simon Harris and Minister Sean Canney on Tuesday.A presidential election must take place in the 60 days before the second term of Michael D Higgins ends on November 11.

Ireland will hold its presidential election on Friday October 24, it is understood.Housing Minister James Browne will take a memo to Cabinet on Wednesday confirming the polling date, the PA news agency understands.Mr Browne spoke to coalition government leaders Taoiseach Micheal Martin, Tanaiste Simon Harris and Minister Sean Canney on Tuesday.A presidential election must take place in the 60 days before the second term of Michael D Higgins ends on November 11.