SF propose motion of no confidence in Lenihan

Sinn Féin is calling for a motion of no-confidence in the Finance Minister Brian Lenihan.

At the party's Ard Comhairle in Dublin today, President Gerry Adams said the party will offer an alternative to the four-year austerity budget being proposed by the Government.

They said: "It is preposterous that Irish taxpayers should pay for the mistakes of the banks."

Mr Adams said he wants this Government out.