Fine Gael on verge of taking power

Senior figures in the Fine Gael party have claimed they could be on course for single-party government.

Fine Gael on verge of taking power
Sat, 26 Feb, 2011 - 15:45

Senior figures in the Fine Gael party have claimed they could be on course for single-party government.

Taoiseach-in-waiting Enda Kenny is on the verge of a series of historic successes paving the way for power alone, or with the backing of independents or a resurgent Labour Party.

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