Chances of a snap election looms as FG support rises

The likelihood of a snap election in the months after the Fine Gael leadership race has increased sharply after the Government party surged ahead of Fianna Fáil in the latest public support poll, writes Fiachra Ó Cionnaith, Irish Examiner Political Correspondent.

Despite both Leo Varadkar and Simon Coveney ruling out a “cut and run” election, both candidates are likely to come under fresh pressure by some colleagues keen to take advantage of a perceived sea change in their party’s favour.