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The Social Democrats held exploratory talks with Fine Gael focusing on housing, climate, and disability issues, while the Labour Party announced it had pulled out of government formation discussions with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael. The Social Democrats stated that their parliamentary party would reconvene after Christmas to decide on their next course of action. Labour, on the other hand, …

Verona Murphy Vows to Be a ‘Reforming Ceann Verona Murphy, the newly elected Ceann Comhairle, expressed her humility, honor, and privilege at assuming the role. An independent TD from Wexford, Murphy was elected by a majority vote and is the first woman to hold this position. Her election facilitates the formation of a new government coalition of Fianna Fáil, Fine …

The Social Democrats are set to hold a parliamentary meeting to decide on their participation in government formation talks, with a decision expected by the end of the week. This follows recent discussions with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, which were described as positive and collegial. The party is currently weighing whether to continue these talks or to remain in …

The political dynamics between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have become more predictable since the general election, with many expecting a coalition government involving both parties, possibly supported by smaller parties or Independents. Despite Sinn Féin securing more seats than Fine Gael, including over 400,000 votes, the exclusion of the party from coalition talks remains controversial. Observers argue that Fianna …

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris are set to discuss the formation of a new government. These talks will also extend to Labour, the Social Democrats, and independent TDs in the coming days, with both Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael having already chosen their negotiation teams for coalition talks. Meanwhile, Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou …

Sinn Féin leader Mary McDonald announced she plans to meet with various party leaders, including Fianna Fáil’s Micheál Martin, in the upcoming week. During an interview on RTÉ’s This Week programme, she emphasized that while her preference was for a government without Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael, the worst scenario would be a coalition including both. McDonald criticized Martin for …

After a week of posturing, the serious task of forming a government will begin next week. On Monday, Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris will have their first substantial discussion about forming another coalition. These talks follow days of setting the terms for government formation. Fianna Fáil has insisted that its larger size should be …

In line with the Labour Party’s tradition, the initial focus was on internal divisions. The Social Democrats rejected Ivana Bacik’s proposal for a left-wing coalition to enter government talks. Cian O’Callaghan, the party’s deputy leader and a former Labour member, stated that they would proceed independently, scheduling preliminary discussions with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael next week, although no significant …

Today, the three largest political parties will hold their first parliamentary meetings since the 2024 General Election, marking the start of negotiations to form the next coalition government. With Fianna Fáil having ten more seats than Fine Gael in the 34th Dáil, Political Correspondent Paul Cunningham explores what this might mean for the anticipated coalition talks between the two parties. …

The focus is now on forming the next government, as counting has been completed in 38 of the 43 Dáil constituencies, leaving only 12 seats to be filled. Fianna Fáil has secured 43 seats so far, with Fine Gael and Sinn Féin both holding 36 seats each. Counting will resume at 9am in Kildare North, 10am in Louth, and 1pm …