Fianna Fáil backs Labour transfers to block Sinn Fein’s rise

Fianna Fáil has moved to block the rise of Sinn Féin by encouraging their supporters to transfer to the Labour Party.

As the general election campaign enters its last 48 hours, the prospect of a hung Dáil and a second election remains following the final leaders’ debate last night.

The Irish Examiner has learned that Willie O’Dea’s team is encouraging his supporters to transfer to Education Minister Jan O’Sullivan in a bid to deny Sinn Féin a seat.