Budget, Apple tax and election speculation to dominate as Dáil returns

The Apple tax revenues, care for children waiting for spinal surgery and an “infamous” bike shed were among the issues first raised as politicians returned from the summer break.

There was a heightened security presence around Leinster House on Wednesday, as barriers were erected and footfall on Kildare Street was limited in response to anticipated protests marking the return of the Dáil.

There is a new bustle with the parliament’s return as the political system gears up ahead of a general election.

The selection of Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil candidates by September and other factors have fuelled speculation that polling day could fall soon after the Budget is announced in two weeks.

Taoiseach Simon Harris and Tánaiste Micheál Martin have said the Government should go “full term”, and Martin said he felt February would be the ideal time to go to the people.

Ahead of polling day, the focus in the Dáil will be on housing, the details of the Budget, childcare and…

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