The environment minister's been compared to Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho in his response to the coalition's housing dispute.

The comparison comes from Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin as talks continue on a compromise package to manage the cost of rent.

Minister Alan Kelly is due to meet Michael Noonan again later this week, after they held what are being called "progressive" talks yesterday.

But the minister's response to Fine Gael opposition has been lambasted by Michael Martin in the Dáil: