LABOUR leader Pat Rabbitte has refused to categorically rule out a coalition with Fianna Fáil after the next election, in an apparent softening of his previous hardline stance.

LABOUR PARTY leader Pat Rabbitte has said it would make no sense for the party to go into power with Fianna Fáil in a future government.

LABOUR leadership candidate Roisin Shortall has ruled out coalition with Fianna Fáil if she gets the top job.