Troops nearly ready for battle, but is Ireland?

Party leader Leo Vardakar keeps insisting (at least on RTÉ) there will be no early election. Trouble is, someone forgot to tell the troops at the ard fheis, writes Juno McEnroe.

Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan led the bursts of enthusiasm for a snap poll, asserting the printing presses for posters and campaign materials were “well oiled”.