The Taoiseach has ruled out talks with Ireland's creditors, asking them to write off some of our debts.

Enda Kenny says asking creditors to tear up Ireland's debts would create instability that Ireland cannot afford.

The comments come ahead of Greece's election this Sunday, where the most popular party wants a 'debt conference' to write off some of its loans.

But the Taoiseach says Ireland would do itself harm if it asked for similar treatment: