With the Government on the brink of collapse and the likelihood of an election increasing, people have been taking to social media to share their thoughts.
Waking up: “Ah, it was all a dream...”
— Richard Chambers (@newschambers) November 24, 2017
Wait. pic.twitter.com/H48Yb9Vwtk
And because it's social media, there is a healthy mix of humour, strong opinions and memes.
People are already worrying about Christmas canvassers.
Who will be the first politician photographed in a Santa suit while canvassing #ge17 #ge18
— Dave Murphy (@davemurf83) November 24, 2017
Canvassing in #donegal should be fun #GE17 #ardararoad ❄️⛄️ pic.twitter.com/hZJms3AzsV
— Andrea Gilligan (@andreagilligan) November 24, 2017
There were throwbacks to a recent election controversy.
And of course - lots of Simpsons memes.
As always, there's a Simpsons reference available for every situation. #GE17 #GE18 pic.twitter.com/am29b6KYa1
— Joe Leogue (@JoeLeogue) November 23, 2017
Have your say in our poll below.
Would you welcome a general election following the Tánaiste’s handling of the Maurice McCabe controversy? https://t.co/g6V8Zv3hmb
— Irish Examiner (@irishexaminer) November 24, 2017