Ahern criticised by own party members

As Taoiseach Bertie Ahern comes under increasing pressure to try and push through the Nice Treaty, his own party members are breaking rank and criticising the Government.

South West Dublin TD Conor Lenihan says that the Fianna Fail-led Government must get their act together.

Speaking this evening in the shadow of the Flood Tribunal report, Mr Lenihan insists that the Taoiseach must reign in his Ministers and let the public know that no cuts are planned in public spending.

The Dublin TD says that there is a lack of cohesion between members of the Fianna Fail-led Government at the moment.