Parties urged to unite in grand coalition

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil should bury their differences and pool their resources in a grand coalition which would benefit the people of Ireland, veteran broadcaster Bill O’Herlihy has said.

The RTÉ sports presenter and former political adviser called for a “sea change” in Irish politics, but last night sources in both parties dismissed the idea.

Giving the address at the 91st annual commemoration for Michael Collins at Béal na mBláth in West Cork, veteran broadcaster Bill O’Herlihy said politicians should pay tribute to the “the Big Fella” with new ideas.