Bruton denies 'rift' due to Apple tax stand-off

A senior Fine Gael minister has denied there is any "rift" with the Independent Alliance, despite a second emergency cabinet meeting planned for tomorrow due to the Apple tax stand-off writes Irish Examiner political reporter Fiachra O'Cionnaith.

Education Minister Richard Bruton rejected widespread reports both sides of the coalition are polarised on the issue at a press briefing in Dublin this afternoon.