Taoiseach denies shift on Sinn Féin support

TAOISEACH Bertie Ahern yesterday strongly denied he has shifted his stance on Sinn Féin support, as the opposition escalated their criticism.

Labour Party leader Pat Rabbitte added his voice to the criticism of the Taoiseach yesterday, suggesting Mr Ahern had opened the door to Sinn Féin.

“This is an acknowledgment that he will not be able to form a government with the Progressive Democrats alone,” Mr Rabbitte said.