Labour will not participate in government unless it can "radically transform the policy platform" of the state and see 'five red line' policies implemented, leader Brendan Howlin has pledged.

A new opinion poll amongst young people shows those aged between 18 and 35 plan to vote against national trends in next week's General Election.

The country’s economy may suffer under a multi-party government which includes the Greens and Independents, Tánaiste Mary Harney said today.