Government formation: Borrowing and spending cuts among the issues Labour want addressed

The letter, penned by newly installed leader Alan Kelly sets out five questions around spending, public sector pay and taxation.

The Labour Party have asked for further clarification on spending plans by Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael in relation to government formation.

The letter, penned by newly installed leader Alan Kelly, but formed by responses from his parliamentary colleagues, sets out five questions around spending, public sector pay and taxation.