Enda and Micheál may inherit a plague on both their houses

Our political leaders’ antics have made a May election more likely. It’s worth noting the reaction of a TD who is a bellwether of independent opinion, writes Political Editor Daniel McConnell

What a mess we find ourselves in. Three weeks ago, this very column said May 20 is the most likely date for a second general election.

The juvenile antics of our dear beloved political masters in the past 72 hours has made that eventuality all the more likely.