Varadkar: Canney has ‘decision to make’ on party

Sean Canney has “a decision to make” over whether he will stay with the Independent Alliance in Government, said the Taoiseach.

The Independent Alliance called off a conference due to be held today as a simmering row between Mr Canney and other members rumbles on.

Mr Canney is understood to be considering whether he will leave the group after a significant rift emerged. He had a private meeting with the Taoiseach earlier this week, leading to speculation that he is trying to cut a deal to support the Government from outside the grouping. The Independent Alliance have given the former OPW minister until the weekend to make up his mind.