Figures set Coalition sailing into election sunset

With the economy back on track, the prospect of two easier budgets in the 18-month run-in to the next election has increased the chances of the current Coalition seeing out its full term, and even securing a second one, writes Political Editor Mary Regan

IF the coalition had a wind at its back going into this Dáil term, then yesterday’s figures on economic growth must make it feel like it’s sailing into the sunset of the next general election.

The prospect of two easier budgets in the 18-month run-in to the next general election has increased the chances of the Coalition staying out its full term, and even securing a second one.