Government could call a general election in November to benefit from budget bounce

Senior Coalition sources tell the 'Irish Examiner' a snap election could follow swiftly after October’s expected giveaway budget

One key consideration for the Coalition in terms of election timing is that Sinn Féin is consistently polling as the country’s most popular party. Stock picture

Government ministers are already discussing the possibility of an early election, with senior sources saying it could be as early as November 24.

Several ministers and senior coalition sources have told the Irish Examiner an election could follow quickly after October’s expected giveaway budget.