Michael D ready to take the reins of power

MICHAEL D Higgins grabbed the reins of a wild west-style, horse-drawn wagon yesterday to ensure he stayed well ahead of the posse.

And despite an impressive performance in the opinion polls, he insisted there was no room for complacency and it would be all guns blazing from now until October 27.

With the latest poll placing the veteran Labour politician at 25% — four points clear of nearest rival Sean Gallagher — he was in buoyant mood as he swapped his luxury election coach for an old-style barrel wagon in Kerry yesterday.