'I have no interest in a snap election' - Leo Varadkar

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has insisted he is “not interested” in calling a snap election, yet three of his ministers have said a September election is likely.

'I have no interest in a snap election' - Leo Varadkar

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has insisted he is “not interested” in calling a snap election, yet three of his ministers have said a September election is likely.

Speaking to the Irish Examiner, the ministers have made it clear that should Fine Gael poll numbers remain above 30%, as they are at present, then the Taoiseach must consider calling an early election.

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