Not all is rosy when people are thinking about the coalition options that might be on the table for the next government.
As revealed in this morning’s exclusive Indo Daily interview with Micheál Martin, the Tánaiste believes the attacks by Taoiseach Simon Harris on Fianna Fáil are going too far and he would prefer a ceasefire.
As parties reveal their election manifestos, we find out what their political red lines are when it comes to coalition bargaining talks.
What are the issues that voters are raising on the doorstep to candidates? Is immigration still a hot topic, and if so, who might capitalise on that?
And which party is winning the social media battle in the hunt for the Gen Z vote?
Joining Kevin Doyle on this Election Extra podcast is Finian McGrath, former TD and minister of state for disability issues, and Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter for the Irish Independent.
You can find the Election Extra podcast in The Indo Daily feed wherever you get your podcasts every Tuesday and Thursday evenings.