Varadkar will not talk to Sinn Féin about forming a coalition

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he will not be speaking to Sinn Fein with a view to forming a coalition after the election.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has again ruled out any kind of a coalition with Sinn Féin, saying you can’t force a coalition any more than you can force a marriage.

Speaking at the count centre in Dublin West, Mr Varadkar was commenting following a difficult day for his party which is expected to lose up to a dozen seats.