Fine Gael reject calls for 'national government' to tackle coronavirus

A government spokesman flatly rejected the notion on Sunday night citing issues with Sinn Féin’s view on justice and policing.

Fine Gael have ruled out any idea of a “national government” in order to tackle COVID-19.

Sinn Féin have been calling for cross-party involvement in cabinet sub-committees and other meetings regarding the virus due to the current government being in a “caretaker” role post-election.