"Opposition" party Fine Gael members refuse to vote against budget

Members of Ireland's main opposition party Fine Gael have ruled out voting against the extreme austerity measures in tomorrows budget.

While the Irish people cry out for someone to oppose Fianna Fails reckless budget of cuts, Fine Gael have not been able to insure the support of all their TDs to go against the measures that will be presented tomorrow.

Several Fine Gael TDs, including Lucinda Creighton, have refused to vote against the budget, saying that they agree with the principal of cuts outlined. Ms Creighton, and the other dissenters will not vote against their party in support of the budget however, instead choosing to abstain. This will give Fianna Fail a comfortable majority to pass tomorrow's budget.

Budget in Independents hands

The passing of Budget 2011 is now in the hands of two independents, according to government sources.

The Fianna Fail/Green coalition are facing the prospect of losing the budget vote and being forced out of office tomorrow.

Jackie Healy Rae and Michael Lowry are both waiting on clarifications on a "number of areas" before deciding whether or not they will support the budget. Both Independent TDs have claimed that they will vote either for or against, and that they will not abstain.

Sinn Féin to hold over night vigil at Leinster House

Dublin SF is to hold an over night vigil at Leinster House on the eve of the budget.

Sinn Féin are the only party represented in Leinster House standing against the consensus for cuts.

Sinn Féin are calling for a suspension of the budget and an immediate general election.