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Fianna Fail and Fine Gael ramp up Government formation talks - amid hunt for third coalition partner


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Published in Politics and Government on Wednesday, December 11th 2024 at 0:41 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • It follows a meeting between chief negotiators for both parties on Tuesday evening. Fianna F
  • il's deputy leader, Jack Chambers, met with Fine Gael's deputy leader, Helen McEntee, to discuss how the government formation talks will run.

The article from MSN discusses the ongoing government formation talks in Ireland between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, who are seeking a third coalition partner to secure a majority in the Dáil. The talks have intensified as both parties aim to avoid another general election, with Sinn Féin, the largest party after the last election, not being considered for coalition due to ideological differences. The Green Party, Labour, and the Social Democrats are among the potential partners, but each brings its own set of challenges and demands. The Green Party, in particular, has been in discussions, but there's uncertainty about their willingness to join a government without significant policy concessions on climate change. Meanwhile, smaller parties and independents are also being considered to bolster numbers. The urgency of these talks is underscored by the need to form a stable government amidst various national and international issues, including economic recovery and housing crises.

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