Election speculation mounts as Taoiseach cancels trip to Poland and Tanaiste now says early vote is possible

"We regret to inform you that the government trade mission to Poland, led by the Taoiseach, will not proceed this month. We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused."

"There is no drama. A terrible week was picked for it, unfortunately. We have a bank holiday that week, and Poland has two bank holidays."

"The trade mission has been postponed and will be rescheduled to allow for the best possible programme to be put in place. It is common for the dates of such missions to change."

"To a large extent there are two dates for this election - one is end of November/beginning of December, or February. I felt February gave us a comfort zone to get stuff done."

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