In his analysis, Pat Leahy says Higgins is set to return to the Áras at a canter, while Aisling Corcoran of Ipsos MRBI says he looks unbeatable. Anyone counting on a Higgins flameout may be distracted by the smoke coming from the direction of the Peter Casey campaign instead. The Local Government Bill 2018 is at second stage. SeanadThe Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2018 is at second stage. The Traveller Culture and History in Education Bill 2018 is at committee stage.

Source: The Irish Times October 17, 2018 07:47 UTC