Fianna Fáil ‘could support’ minority Fine Gael-Labour pact

A senior Fianna Fáil TD has refused to rule out his party supporting a minority Fine Gael-Labour government, saying “we will discuss all options” after the imminent election. Jobs spokesperson Dara Calleary took the position as party leader Micheál Martin said Fianna Fáil will “act responsibly” after the vote, despite both individuals categorically ruling out a coalition with Taoiseach Enda Kenny’s party.

Speaking at the launch of Fianna Fáil’s jobs strategy hours after the latest Red C poll strongly suggested a hung Dáil is likely, Mr Calleary said there is “absolutely no way” he will support a Fine Gael-Fianna Fáil grand coalition.

However, he declined when asked three times if he would also rule out Fianna Fáil supporting a Fine Gael-Labour minority government from the opposition benches, one of the few remaining realistic options.