FF TDs split on joining coalition as junior to FG

Fianna Fáil TDs are split on going into a coalition as junior partner to Fine Gael after the next election with those opposed fearing it would finish off the party.

Finance spokesman Michael McGrath sparked a storm in Fianna Fáil ranks by saying it would be “arrogant” to insist it would only re-enter government as the dominant partner.

However, party leader Micheál Martin has refused to comment on the row raging among his TDs ranks despite a Cabinet minister urging him to clarify his post-election position.