Election to be called Fri - predict outcome

Joe286

I think it will be FF/FG again with god knows who. Hopefully a left wing party

It will be November 15th

extra-ordinary_

Yeh…another FFG government. No credible alternative.

Clo-Clo

Who said election will be called Friday?

JVince

It won't be called Friday.

Finance bill still needs some time.

Some other bits of legislation too, but considering it near certain FF/FG coalition for the next 5 years, they may decide it better to have them ratified in the new term, thus election call Thursday 24th just before the bank holiday and election Nov 15th as predicted by the Bookie himself last June https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/ivan-yates-predicts-november-15th-general-election-date-1639167.html

Joe286

I really don't want both FF and FG back in power. They are essentially the same party.

SF on their own would be a disaster. Too populist plus still haven't apologised for 30 years of violence.

But I'd like to see them with FF or FG because they would be more reform leaning

gmisk

FF/FG probably with no Greens

Joe286

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122726827#Comment_122726827

It's is important to eat your greens. Think it through..

davepatr07

Just in response to last post.....FF/FG (and hopefully no Greens)

Joe286

It's well to recall the last election and what was expected. I do not think SF will surge again but others might

Itssoeasy

It’s interesting to see that the Tanaiste Michael Martin seem to be finally leaving the door open to a late November/early December election if the finance bill can go through quickly. Also, a trade mission to Poland set for October 28th has been cancelled.

Shan Doras

II think FG=FF will do even better than expected and have about 47= 51 seats each, Micheal Martin will Taoiseach for Christmas. Simon Harris will be Taniste and Minister for Finance for 2.5 years. Pascal Donohue will go to Justice

Itssoeasy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122726879#Comment_122726879

so you think FF and FG will likely have 47-51 seats EACH ? That’s optimism.

Joe286

FF and FG will need a third wheel. They won't have a majority on their own.

While Harris is a better campaigner than Leo he will struggle over the health and housing services

Why anybody thought Leo was a good leader to put in place was beyond me.

ted1

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122726824#Comment_122726824

well you see it’s not just what you want , it’s not what you want. It’s what the majority of people want.

ted1

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122726879#Comment_122726879

I wouldn’t be so optimistic , lots of sitting TDs not going for reelection

billyhead

It will be a FF/FG government again propped up by independents.

NIMAN

It'll be a FG/FF coalition folks.

No other combo.

BlueSkyDreams

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122726824#Comment_122726824

If they are both essentially the same party, why would you want one in power but not the other?

BlueSkyDreams

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122727071#Comment_122727071

Progress is being made on housing and with the planning bill now approved, the number of homes being built will rise further.

40k to 50k new homes per year from 2025 is on the cards.

DarkJager21

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122727177#Comment_122727177

This 100%, the Greens are going to be annihilated and SF are in freefall.

Augme

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122727199#Comment_122727199

Houses prices rose by 10% in the last year. People's wages and disposal incoming certainly ain't raising at that rate. It's going to be a long time, unless a serious crash happens, before houses become affordable for the average person.

BlueSkyDreams

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122727232#Comment_122727232

House prices outside of Dublin are relativley affordable for a couple on average income of circa 90k.

The more we build, the cheaper they will become and FFG are building more.

Joe286

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122727191#Comment_122727191

Good point. I just want SF in power with FFG

Joe286

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122727161#Comment_122727161

Yes and the avg voter is an idiot. 1977. 2002 to name but two examples

BlueSkyDreams

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122727285#Comment_122727285

SF in power with FFG? That would be something to see alright.

Joe286

I suppose though that's unlikely. SF with either FF or FG unless one of the civil war parties implodes.

Please tell me there won't be a green TD left with a seat.

If they call it now SF are decimated as well. Lots of would be voters will change their mind

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058374653/election-to-be-called-fri-predict-outcome

if the current government isn't left wing enough for you I'd maybe suggest North Korea as an alternative place to live

L1011

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122727309#Comment_122727309

Martin should be safe, Hourigan might be safe; the rest are very very uncertain.

BlueSkyDreams

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122727308#Comment_122727308

I think SF getting in now is a long shot.

Clo-Clo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122726834#Comment_122726834

The Greens are a small player in the government with no ability to implement anything without the support of the major players

They have known since day 1 they are been blamed for stuff they never done, they would never get into government again

Have managed to implement most of the stuff they said they would do for their voters

Like most small parties the population turns against them once they are in government and kicks them out. Has happened to all the parties, will the population ever learn? no chance

Another small party will join probably this government, they will spend 5 years been blamed for everything and come next election will be kicked out.