As the Dáil rises for summer, focus will shift to the budget and a general election once TDs return

The Dáil resumes business in September. Stock image

Tabitha Monahan

The Dáil breaks for its summer recess today, with 66 days to ready a budget and prepare for a looming general election.

The Dáil will not sit again until September 16. By then, all eyes will be on the upcoming Budget 2025, set to be announced just two weeks later on October 1.