There is apparently no appetite for an election but members are also getting very hungry for a vote. For the first time in think-in history they were joined by non-elected members who have been selected to contest the next general election. The Taoiseach remained adamant an election is some time away but did admit it’s “always prudent” to be ready for all eventualities. Leo Varadkar either takes his party to the country in November or waits until 2020 — or worse still, gets blindsided by a snap election. Although the party is certain to come back with more seats after a November election, it could still find itself on the opposition benches.

Source: Irish Examiner September 08, 2018 04:41 UTC