Radical political change unlikely in next Irish election

There will be no Greek style political earthquake following the Irish general election next year, with the established parties most likely forming the next government, according to a major new report on political risks to Ireland’s recovery.

Moreover, even though political risks have increased over the past few years as austerity policies have energised the radical left, the country’s current fiscal and broader economic strategies will not be changed after the election, added the report, which was commissioned by Davy Stockbrokers.

UCD politics professor, David Farrell, outlines four possible scenarios after the next election.