Gilmore rules out coalition deal with Fianna Fáil

LABOUR has ruled out going into government with Fianna Fáil after the next general election, insisting that the desire for change has brought about its dramatic surge in support.

Labour leader, Eamon Gilmore, said his party had reached an “historic first” after leading an opinion poll with 32% support ahead of Fine Gael’s 28%, and Fianna Fáil’s 17%.

“I’m very pleased with that,” he said. “It is reflecting a very strong desire for change in the country.”