Motion of no confidence in John Deasy tabled by brother of constituency rival

Waterford Fine Gael TD John Deasy has demanded the local Fine Gael organisation be stood down as he hit back against a motion of no-confidence in him.

Last night's motion of no confidence in Fine Gael TD John Deasy was tabled by a brother of his party colleague and constituency rival Senator Paudie Coffey, it has been confirmed.

The unanimous motion was passed a meeting in Dungarvan on Monday evening and Mr Coffey voted in support of the motion and spoke to the meeting following the vote.