Irish Examiner view: Violence is still an issue

A violent response to Mr Farage is unequivocally wrong, degrading the democratic process and legitimising physical force in its stead

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage reacts after something is thrown towards him on the Reform UK campaign bus in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England. Picture: PA

Counting continues in the European elections here, but it is fair to say that the political focus has already moved on.

Speculation about the timing of a general election is rife, with the chattering classes weighing in on whether Taoiseach Simon Harris should go to the country earlier than expected.