Sinn Féin urges Independents to stop supporting 'bad Government'

People Before Profit has indicated it is likely to table the motion if Sinn Féin does not to press ahead with it

Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald: 'We've had two years now of what I would describe as disastrous Government in the areas of housing, in healthcare — we have moved from one fiasco to the next.' Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

The Taoiseach has dismissed any suggestion of an early election as his Government faces into an expected motion of no confidence next week.

Sinn Féin has indicated it will table a motion of no confidence in the coalition Government this morning, which would be voted on before the Dáil recess next week.