General election at end of 2024 a 'no brainer' for Coalition, says Bertie Ahern

The number of TDs will go up by 14 after the next general due to an increasing population
General election at end of 2024 a 'no brainer' for Coalition, says Bertie Ahern

Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern. File Picture: PA

Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has said an election at the end of 2024 is a "no-brainer" for the current Coalition.

Mr Ahern has also suggested that a cap on the number of TDs, which would require constitutional change, should be examined.

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