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09/06/2009
'No Confidence' Debate Begins
The Dáil is due to debate a motion of no confidence in the government on Tuesday, after the disastrous results for Fianna Fáil and the Greens in the local and European elections.
Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny has tabled the motion, which is being supported by Labour Party leader Eamon Gilmore who said the coalition parties no longer had a mandate to govern.
However, Government Ministers have said they will continue in office despite opposition leaders calling for a general election.
Fine Gael TD Richard Bruton said the electorate had given the Government a massive vote of no confidence about the economy and the results represented more evidence that Fianna Fáil was unable to save the economy.
The cabinet is due to agree a counter motion to the Fine Gael measure, which will be backed by Labour.
Mr Kenny led Fine Gael to its first-ever victory over Fianna Fáil in a national election, with his party winning a greater share of the vote in both the local and European elections.
Fine Gael won almost 120 more council seats than Fianna Fáil, making it the biggest party in local government. Enda Kenny said the current coalition between Fianna Fail and the Greens no longer had a mandate.
The motion of no confidence will be put to a vote on Wednesday.
Mr Kenny said the motion reflected his deep-rooted belief that Brian Cowen should have sought a mandate from the people when he was appointed Taoiseach.
The situation closely mirrors the current situation in the UK where the previous deputy leader Gordon Brown, who is also yet to face a general election, is under severe pressure to step down following bad results at local and European elections.
(DW/JM)
Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny has tabled the motion, which is being supported by Labour Party leader Eamon Gilmore who said the coalition parties no longer had a mandate to govern.
However, Government Ministers have said they will continue in office despite opposition leaders calling for a general election.
Fine Gael TD Richard Bruton said the electorate had given the Government a massive vote of no confidence about the economy and the results represented more evidence that Fianna Fáil was unable to save the economy.
The cabinet is due to agree a counter motion to the Fine Gael measure, which will be backed by Labour.
Mr Kenny led Fine Gael to its first-ever victory over Fianna Fáil in a national election, with his party winning a greater share of the vote in both the local and European elections.
Fine Gael won almost 120 more council seats than Fianna Fáil, making it the biggest party in local government. Enda Kenny said the current coalition between Fianna Fail and the Greens no longer had a mandate.
The motion of no confidence will be put to a vote on Wednesday.
Mr Kenny said the motion reflected his deep-rooted belief that Brian Cowen should have sought a mandate from the people when he was appointed Taoiseach.
The situation closely mirrors the current situation in the UK where the previous deputy leader Gordon Brown, who is also yet to face a general election, is under severe pressure to step down following bad results at local and European elections.
(DW/JM)
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