Grassroots Fianna Fáil members prefer Sinn Féin coalition to Fine Gael

Fianna Fáil members would not accept a coalition with Fine Gael and would rather do a deal with Sinn Féin provided Gerry Adams steps down as leader.

Grassroots members of the party will have a significant role to play in any potential coalition as they are required to vote on whether to accept or reject a deal.

It appears there is no appetite, at local level, to go in to power with Fine Gael.