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Labour withdraws from government formation talks with FF and FG


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Published in Politics and Government on Thursday, December 19th 2024 at 10:00 GMT by RTE Online   Print publication without navigation

  • The Labour Party has decided to end exploratory government formation talks with Fianna F
  • il and Fine Gael. In a statement, Labour leader Ivana Bacik said she believed that the policy gap between the parties "is such that it would not be possible to ...

The article from RTE discusses the current political landscape in Ireland as of December 19, 2024. It highlights the ongoing discussions and debates in the Dáil regarding the government's budget proposals for the upcoming year, focusing on health, housing, and climate change initiatives. There's significant contention around the allocation of funds, with opposition parties criticizing the government for not doing enough to address the housing crisis and for perceived inadequacies in climate action plans. Additionally, the article touches on the recent controversy involving a senior minister's comments on immigration, which has sparked a national debate on policy and public sentiment. The piece also notes the increasing pressure on the coalition government as public opinion polls show a slight decline in support for the major parties, hinting at potential shifts in the political landscape ahead of future elections.

Read the Full RTE Online Article at:
[ https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2024/1219/1487421-ireland-politics/ ]

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