Paul Hosford: Clock is ticking towards general election date

If Fine Gael feels that Sinn Féin is on the back foot, there will be plenty of voices clamouring for the Taoiseach to pull the plug in early October

Jack Chambers said the budget date was changed due to European duties. Picture: Leah Farrell

If you put your ear to the ground and listen very carefully, you just might hear the canvassers.

Sure, they're far away, but they're getting ready. Limbering up for leaflet drops and door knocks. For ladders and hanging posters.