Fine Gael and Labour to seek agreement on voting pact

Fine Gael and Labour’s parliamentary parties will be asked to agree to a general election voting pact at their upcoming think-ins in a Coalition bid to fight off growing political competition.

The parties confirmed the long-suggested move last night as billions of euro worth of high-profile post-election spending plans in road, rail, and childcare were leaked and as Labour junior minister Kathleen Lynch responded to speculation by saying she will run in the next general election.

Under plans outlined by the Government parties, both Fine Gael and Labour TDs and senators will be asked to sign up to a voting pact over the coming days in an attempt to continue the Coalition’s reign.