Harkin to vote against Government in no confidence motion

Independent and Sligo Leitrim TD Marian Harkin says she will vote against the Government in the motion of no confidence this week.

Meanwhile, the vote in the Government is being described as nothing more than a publicity stunt.

That's the view of Minister of State Peter Burke who says precious Dáil time is being wasted by Sinn Féin.

The Government formally lost its majority last week when Fine Gael TD Joe McHugh voted against his colleagues over the Mica redress package.