Ireland will hold an early general election as Prime Minister Simon Harris takes advantage of favorable poll numbers and a slump in support for Sinn Fein, the main opposition party.

Ireland will hold a general election on November 29, Taoiseach Simon Harris said, as his conservative Fine Gael party, in office since 2011, seeks a record fourth term. The prime minister confirmed to RTÉ television on Wednesday that he would dissolve parliament on Friday on his return from an EU summit in Hungary.

Simon Harris, Ireland’s prime minister, said Tuesday that he would dissolve parliament later this week, setting the stage for a general election by the end of the month.

Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris said on Tuesday that he plans to call a parliamentary election later this week, likely setting up a polling date for the end of the month.

A general election will be called by the end of the week, Taoiseach Simon Harris has said. The Fine Gael leader was speaking on his way into Cabinet on Tuesday morning and ahead of the Dail’s return after the October midterm.