Elaine Loughlin: Could Simon Harris call an election next week?

There is growing speculation that the Taoiseach could go to the country as early as October 'before the clocks go back'

While the election is expected by most to happen some time between November and next February, Simon Harris may go earlier. Picture: Eamonn Farrell/RollingNews 

Speculation is mounting within Fine Gael that the Taoiseach will call an election as early as next week which could see the public go to the polls in October. 

Some within the party have now suggested that Simon Harris could cut and run next Wednesday after announcing a pre-election budget on Tuesday.