Other TDs needed to back Coalition

Former Fine Gael leader Alan Dukes has said it will be up to Labour after the election to decide whether the outgoing coalition can do a deal with others to form a government.

His comments come after weekend polls again indicate the Coalition is well short of the support needed from voters to form a Government on their own after the election.

Mr Dukes has singled out individual TDs, including Independent Shane Ross, who he says would be best to help make up the numbers for government if needed.