Labour will push Coalition to renew purpose

The Labour Party will push for a renewal of the Coalition’s plans amid concern that the Government’s stability is at risk following a spate of recent scandals.

Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore made the commitment yesterday saying it would involve talks with Fine Gael. However, he denied that it was a rewriting of the Programme for Government between the parties.

His pledge comes as Labour faces the prospect of losing significant support in this month’s elections, according to recent polls. One Labour minister yesterday also warned the Coalition may not last its full term.