Such a mess of it he made but the Taoiseach finally set the date for the election.

Doubt he will be doing a video to his members to explain what he was trying to do before his hand was forced.

At last the messing is over. Or maybe it has just begun. I’ve a feeling more carnage is possible in Fianna Fáil before the campaign begins.

Brian Cowen Announces the date of the General Election from maman poulet on Vimeo.