Fine Gael are said to be divided over whether or not to call an early general election next year, with many past events thought to be influencing their decisions.
The Taoiseach Enda Kenny intends on waiting till 2016 but may bow to party pressure.
However, other senior figures within the party want an earlier election,
Opposition parties are believed to be already preparing for the possibility of a general election next year.
Political Editor with the Sunday Independent John Drennan says Enda Kenny doesn't want to repeat past mistakes:
