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A wedding, stressing over commas, and pizza for dinner: How a programme for government was reached


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Published in Politics and Government on Saturday, January 18th 2025 at 15:41 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • Talks between the main parties and regional independents surprised some close to the negotiations by how 'aligned' the two groups were on policy, and while they were waiting for it to 'blow up' at some stage,

The article details the intense negotiations and compromises that led to the formation of Ireland's new coalition government between Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, and the Green Party. The process was marked by significant personal and political challenges, including late-night sessions, disagreements over policy details like punctuation in the agreement, and even mundane decisions like dinner choices. Key figures like Micheál Martin, Leo Varadkar, and Eamon Ryan played pivotal roles, with moments of tension, such as when Martin nearly walked away from the talks. The agreement was finally reached after addressing critical issues like housing, health, and climate change, with the Green Party securing significant policy wins. The negotiations were not just about policy but also about building trust and ensuring all parties felt their core values were respected in the final Programme for Government.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-ie/politics/government/a-wedding-stressing-over-commas-and-pizza-for-dinner-how-a-programme-for-government-was-reached/ar-AA1xpark ]

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