Catch 22 for Simon Harris as election options narrow and risk of backlash increases

The Taoiseach has two windows available to him for a general election date, the Irish Independent has learnt: mid-November to early December, or else next February.

But Mr Harris is trying to keep Mr Martin onside as he knows transfers between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil will be vital to the parties’ chances of winning seats.

The Tánaiste has set out his stall that the Government has to see out its full term in office, up until next year, to pass any remaining laws. The Fianna Fáil leader was positioning himself as the leader interested in governing, in contrast to the Fine Gael leader campaigning.

Fine Gael strategists point to the agreement between the parties on migration policies in the run-up to the local and European elections as a sign of what will be required.

“There won’t be a vote transfer pact,…

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