Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has attacked disunity between Fine Gael and Labour, saying Ireland cannot afford a 'tug of war Government'.
Speaking at a news conference in Dublin, Mr Martin accused the two parties of putting forward 'false promises' about debt renegotiation.
He called for a 'new politics' in the election campaign.
Mr Martin claimed that Labour had 'lost its nerve on the eve of the election' by changing economic policy.
Asked about Pat Rabbitte's comments about his frontbench, Mr Martin said he felt they were dismissive of women and showed a lack of respect for people who were not elected.
He said that what was worse was that the leader of the Labour Party did not seem to see what was wrong with them.
Mr Martin said the rise of Sinn Féin poses a threat to the country and to jobs.
He said the Sinn Féin policies on taxation and the economy need to be questioned and said many of its policies would choke the economy.
The Fianna Fáil leader said his party will next week launch a plan for every sector of the Irish economy.
The plan could be a blue print for the next Government when charting economic recovery, he said.
Asked about this morning's opinion poll Mr Martin said at the end of the campaign he believes the party standing will be higher.
He said that will happen when Fianna Fáil sets out its plans and when the Labour policy collapses when put under scrutiny over the coming weeks.
Later, during a walk-about in Galway city centre, Mr Martin was generally well received, with dozens of people shaking his hand and wishing him well.
He was heckled on two occasions and one man who said his son's wages had been cut and he was in danger of losing his house, accused Fianna Fail of destroying the country.
