MARY HARNEY last night insisted the PDs would have a new leader within weeks as she admitted the party was struggling to pick itself up “off the floor”.

THE defection of a Progressive Democrat councillor to Fine Gael is a symbolic blow to the government’s partners, Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny claimed yesterday.

INDEPENDENT TD Finian McGrath yesterday threatened to resign in 12 to 18 months unless cancer services are comprehensively reformed.

LIMERICK’S three electoral constituencies have been radically revised with 13,146 voters being transferred to the constituency of Kerry North under controversial recommendations made to the Government yesterday.

THE Progressive Democrats meet again today to discuss the leadership of the party and how to live within their budget following the disastrous general election.