Denials and accusations as parties do battle on alleged overture to Sinn Féin

CONTROVERSY over claims that the Green Party were asked to sound out Sinn Féin on whether they would support a Fine Gael government descended into farce yesterday, dominating the last day of campaigning before tomorrow’s elections.

The war of words over who said what was the main focus at the final press conferences.

Enda Kenny was forced to deny claims by former Green Party leader Trevor Sargent that he had asked Mr Sargent to approach Sinn Féin after the last election with a view to supporting a Fine Gael led rainbow government.