Coonan: No Surprise at Kenny Announcement

Speaking on national radio, the Taoiseach – who is due in Tipperary this evening – said he will not have any dealings with Michael Lowry or any other independent”.

North Tipp Deputy Noel Coonan says there was never any question of the party relying on the support of independents to form a Government.

However he says that it's vital Fine Gael gain seats in so called marginalised constituencies.