Fine Gael TDs to be briefed on 'general election preparedness' before Dáil resumes on Monday

Fine Gael TDs and senators will be briefed on "general election preparedness" at a behind-closed-doors pre-Dáil think-in on Monday, 24 hours before the Dáil re-opens after the Christmas break.

Party sources confirmed the briefing will be given by Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe to all candidates and existing national politicians - despite stressing the meeting is only about updates and does not mean an election is imminent.