Howlin believes in Coalition return

A senior Labour minister said he believed the public will want to return his party with Fine Gael in the next election.

The minister for public expenditure and reform, Brendan Howlin, said he expected the issue of whether his party will want to partner Fine Gael in government again will come up at this weekend’s party convention.

The Coalition had provided stability at a time when it was essential, he said. “We have a proven track record, transforming failure into success and people will want to ensure in their vote that this success will continue.”