Fionnán Sheahan: Five reasons for hasty Harris to hold off on calling an early general election

Poll results gave Taoiseach Simon Harris a boost, but a delay could play into his hands

Counting for the Midlands-North West constituency in Castlebar. Photo: Mark Condren

Fionnán Sheahan

Taoiseach Simon Harris made a trip to Áras an Uachtaráin yesterday afternoon for one of his regular meetings with President Michael D Higgins.

The better-than-expected results in the local and European elections have put a spring in the Fine Gael leader’s step.