Leader advises FF will support a minority FG government, Taoiseach backs proposal as FF field fewer candidates.
Micheal Martin advised this morning that Fianna Fail would support a minority Fine Gael Government where the interests of both parties coincide.
Whilst Mr Martin’s comments have later been described as “hypothetical” he is addressing the possibility of Fianna Fail not being in government come March.
The deputy for Cork South Central advised Today Fm, “If the right policies are being pursued, I will support them (FG).”Mr Martin spoke with particular reference to economic matters.
Taoiseach Brian Cowen has advised RTE that he would also back such a move provided the plan for economic recovery was adhered to and deputy Martin was in favour of such a step.
Mr Cowen is yet to confirm if he will contest his Laois-Offaly seat at the upcoming general election.
The party are fielding fewer candidates in the wake of poor opinion polls. 2011’s first opinion poll gave them an approval rating of 14%, level with Sinn Fein. In Mr Martin’s own constituency, Cork South Central, Fianna Fail have picked 2 candidates, in 2007 they selected 3.
Having won Cork North West from Fine Gael in 1997 Fianna Fail are now only offering 1 candidate for a 3-seat constituency, 1 down from their 2007 bid. The move has led to speculation that Fianna Fail is effectively cutting their losses. In an apparent show of confidence Fine Gael are putting forward 3 candidates in Cork North West, where historically they have presented 2.
Sinn Fein is also fielding more candidates, particularly in border areas such as Cavan-Monaghan. The party have brought down their high profile leader Gerry Adams to contest a seat in Louth.
Micheal Martin advised this morning that Fianna Fail would support a minority Fine Gael Government where the interests of both parties coincide.
Whilst Mr Martin’s comments have later been described as “hypothetical” he is addressing the possibility of Fianna Fail not being in government come March.
The deputy for Cork South Central advised Today Fm, “If the right policies are being pursued, I will support them (FG).”Mr Martin spoke with particular reference to economic matters.
Taoiseach Brian Cowen has advised RTE that he would also back such a move provided the plan for economic recovery was adhered to and deputy Martin was in favour of such a step.
Mr Cowen is yet to confirm if he will contest his Laois-Offaly seat at the upcoming general election.
The party are fielding fewer candidates in the wake of poor opinion polls. 2011’s first opinion poll gave them an approval rating of 14%, level with Sinn Fein. In Mr Martin’s own constituency, Cork South Central, Fianna Fail have picked 2 candidates, in 2007 they selected 3.
Having won Cork North West from Fine Gael in 1997 Fianna Fail are now only offering 1 candidate for a 3-seat constituency, 1 down from their 2007 bid. The move has led to speculation that Fianna Fail is effectively cutting their losses. In an apparent show of confidence Fine Gael are putting forward 3 candidates in Cork North West, where historically they have presented 2.
Sinn Fein is also fielding more candidates, particularly in border areas such as Cavan-Monaghan. The party have brought down their high profile leader Gerry Adams to contest a seat in Louth.
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