‘No way back’ for Fine Gael as early election date looks likely

Fine Gael ministers and TDs are demanding an early general election and have said Tuesday, December 19, is the most likely polling day.

‘No way back’ for Fine Gael as early election date looks likely
Mon, 27 Nov, 2017 - 00:00
Daniel McConnell

The demand came as Taoiseach Leo Varadkar tried to end the stand-off with Fianna Fáil and avoid an election.

Several Cabinet members told the Irish Examiner they believe there is “no way back” for the minority Government, even if Tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald offers to resign.

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