Micheál Martin said his party had historically made ‘very significant achievements’ in housing.

They also raised concerns about Seán Canney and Marian Harkin's opposition to the deal.

Protesters marched to Leinster House for a rally on Saturday afternoon

The Sinn Fein president said her party may not have won the recent Irish election, but in some ways ‘won the campaign’.

Simon Harris said he was open minded as to whether Fine Gael and Fianna Fail secure a majority with the support of independent TDs or a smaller party.