Inconsistent messages in last-minute pleas

Fine Gael candidates ignored a proposed voting pact with Labour in last-minute leaflet drops — only urging votes for Fine Gael.

Leaflets dropped through doors yesterday morning called on voters to support the Fine Gael candidate, but made no mention of the Labour representative in the constituency.

One example of this was the party’s Dublin North West candidate, Noel Rock, who in a last-minute plea to voters for support, failed to mention Labour TD John Lyons.