Change in Fine Gael leadership could end Fianna Fáil confidence agreement

Any change in Fine Gael leader could end the supply and confidence agreement underpinning the minority Government, Fianna Fáil have warned.

The possibility of a change of Taoiseach has escalated significantly the chances of an early general election.

The development comes following another day of chaos in the Dáil which was moments away from collapse after Fine Gael TDs failed to show up, causing a 40- minute delay to the start of business.