Ministers clash over our ability to return to markets

Government ministers have clashed over whether Ireland will be able to return to the markets next year for funds and the possibility of having to access the EU’s future bailout fund.

The confusion came as it emerged Enda Kenny will deliver a TV address at the weekend to counter-balance coverage of Sinn Féin’s conference and their call for a no vote on the EU treaty.

The Government confirmed that the Taoiseach had been invited by RTÉ to appear on a treaty debate, expected to be on Prime Time, next Tuesday, two days before polling.