Exiled Green Party TDs to vote with Government in no-confidence motion 

The Government is expected to be able to rely on at least 88 votes in the Dáil tonight, giving it a majority

The Taoiseach said the focus should be on delivering a budget and a cost of living package by the end of September. File picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins Photos

The country does not want a general election and needs the Government to run its full term to succeed, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said. 

Speaking after Cabinet but ahead of the Dáil motion of no confidence in the Government, Mr Martin again hit out at Sinn Féin for tabling the motion, which he said will be defeated.