Cannon sinks FF deal rumours but fails to deny talks

LEADER of the Progressive Democrats Ciaran Cannon last night insisted there was “no deal done” to merge with Fianna Fáil.

As speculation continues about the imminent demise of the PDs, reports yesterday suggested its leadership had held talks with Fianna Fáil about the possibility of being subsumed into the larger party. The Sunday Tribune reported that the PDs had already sought legal and financial advice on the implications of winding up the party.

But in a statement last night, Mr Cannon said he wanted to dispel the “rumours” that a deal was “almost complete”. The statement did not contradict the claim that some form of talks had taken place, however.