Tánaiste rules out election sweeteners

The Tánaiste and leader of the Progressive Democrats Mary Harney says her party will not be making pre-election promises in an effort to win votes.

The Tanaiste and leader of the Progressive Democrats Mary Harney says her party will not be making pre-election promises in an effort to win votes.

Speaking at the PD conference in Limerick, the Tánaiste hit out at political opponents who made what she called "wild and irresponsible promises".

Ms Harney says such promises have only led the country into trouble in the past.