The Tánaiste says the Government will offer every support possible to Greece, as EU leaders try to hammer out an economic rescue plan.

The 27 leaders are attending an informal summit in Brussels.

Greece’s economic woes have left the country on the brink of bankruptcy and there are fears it could be forced to leave the Euro.

Mary Coughlan’s told the Dáil the EU will unite and offer full support.

“We will be supportive of our partners within the European Union” she said.

“It is only through solidarity that all of the members of the European Union will be in a position to have economic stability, sustainability and economic growth” she added.