Coughlan: General Election date a matter for Taoiseach alone

The Tánaiste has said the date for the next General Election will be decided by the Taoiseach, once important legislation is passed in the Dáil.

The Tánaiste has said the date for the next General Election will be decided by the Taoiseach, once important legislation is passed in the Dáil.

Her comments follow a tweet earlier today from Longford-Westmeath TD Mary O'Rourke who said: "Hey Brian, will you please name the date. We are tired waiting".

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