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Mon 04 Apr 2007President dissolves Dáil, clears way for electionDáil dissolution:President Mary McAleese signed a proclamation at Áras an Uachtaráin shortly after 8am yesterday morning, dissolving the Dáil on the advice of Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and clearing the way for a general election on May 24th.The Taoiseach's visit to the Áras followed weeks of intense speculation about the election date. It is usual for the taoiseach of the day to inform the Dáil of his intentions in advance, but the practice was not followed on this occasion.