Taoiseach: Opposition coalition not realistic

TAOISEACH Brian Cowen is back in the firing line, with the opposition parties using growing support to undermine his Fianna Fáil-led coalition.

But the strong performance of both parties has renewed questions on their potential to form a government if the Fianna Fáil-Green Party coalition disintegrates.

A poll yesterday further underscored Fine Gael’s dominant position ahead of next month’s local, European and by-election votes.