Harney likely to play role of kingmaker in coalition

PROGRESSIVE Democrats leader Mary Harney will ultimately determine Enda Kenny’s hopes of being taoiseach, Fine Gael indicated yesterday.

Fine Gael has now spoken to all its possible coalition partners — including Ms Harney — and remains bullish about its prospects of taking office.

But a spokesman for the party admitted that Ms Harney would most likely be the key factor in determining the next government.