The clamour for a general election intensified tonight after renegade TD Jim McDaid quit politics, accusing the Government of failing to take tough decisions.

Ceann Comhairle Seamus Kirk has confirmed the resignation of former minister Jim McDaid from the Dáil.

Renegade TD Jim McDaid is to quit politics, it was confirmed today.

Fianna Fáil TD and former minister Jim McDaid has confirmed he is to withdraw his support from the Government.