Fianna Fáil TDs consider alliance with old enemy Fine Gael

Momentum is building within Fianna Fáil for the party to consider going into government with Fine Gael after several TDs said such an option must be examined if the party emerges as the larger one after the election.

Limerick TD Niall Collins said he had “no problem with” Fine Gael “propping up” Fianna Fáil, while others said they would have a duty to form a government if Fine Gael was willing to review its policies.

The issue of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael sharing power is generating debate, with polls showing the latter not having enough support with Labour to form a government.