Fine Gael TDs fear 'prudent Paschal' will cost them seats 

Fine Gael senators and TDs described Mr Donohoe as “aloof” and being too cautious with the purse strings, and say they no longer approach him for funding for local projects. Picture: Brian Lawless 

Disgruntled Fine Gael TDs have hit out at “prudent Paschal” Donohoe, fearing that his cautious approach to spending will cost them seats at the next general election.

Fine Gael is increasingly worried that Fianna Fáil will “out-run” and “out-manoeuvre” the party on tax measures in the next budget.