'Progress made' in government formation talks Talks between the Green Party, Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil have concluded for the day, with some "progress made". Politics • 26 May 20
Agreement on govt formation could be reached next week There are indications from all parties involved in the programme for government negotiations that an agreement could be reached early next week. Politics • 25 May 20
100 days since general election with no new government 100 days after February's general election, and amid a global pandemic, talks to form a new government are still taking place. Politics • 18 May 20
Meeting with Martin has 'cleared the air' - Varadkar The Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar told his parliamentary party tonight that his meeting with the Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin today has "cleared the … Politics • 18 May 20
FF, FG edge closer to forming govt despite trust issues Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are edging closer to forming a government but they don't appear to fully trust each other. Ireland • 17 May 20
FG putting party before country - FF negotiator Cowen A senior Fianna Fáil negotiator involved in the talks to form a government has accused Fine Gael of selfishness and of putting their party before … Politics • 16 May 20
Labour will not take part in government talks The Labour Party has said that it will not take part in formal discussions with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael on a programme for government. Politics • 15 May 20
Focus on justice on fourth day of govt formation talks Negotiators from Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party are engaging in a fourth day of discussions on government formation. Politics • 14 May 20
Donohoe holds briefing with FG, FF and GP negotiators During a briefing with negotiators from Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Green Party on the economic challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Minister … Politics • 13 May 20
Many policy differences to tackle in government talks Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party are meeting in the Department of Agriculture to try to resolve their significant differences on housing, public … Politics • 09 May 20
Formal talks on programme for government begin The first round of talks between Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Green Party to agree a programme for government have concluded after around 90 … Politics • 07 May 20
Ryan hoping to conclude govt talks by end of month Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has said his party will try to get negotiations on a programme for government concluded before the end of the … Politics • 05 May 20
Green Party expects govt talks to take 'weeks not days' Green Party TDs have voted in favour of going into government formation talks. Leader Eamon Ryan said: "It is just the first stage, there's nothing … Politics • 03 May 20
Taoiseach 'keen' to meet Green's 7% emissions demand Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he is keen to meet an annual 7% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, which is a key demand of the … Politics • 02 May 20
Green Party to 'reflect on contents' of FG-FF letter Green Party TDs and Senators have concluded their initial assessment of the six-page letter from the leaders of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael. Politics • 29 Apr 20
Cabinet hears 'mixed views' on easing restrictions The Taoiseach has told the Cabinet that there are no indications so far that virus levels are low enough to allow any easing of restrictions … Coronavirus • 28 Apr 20
Greens to get FG-FF response in 'next couple of days' Leo Varadkar has said that Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil would be conferring to provide responses to the 17 "reasonable and relevant" questions asked by … Politics • 24 Apr 20
Green Party hopes to be part of govt formation talks Green Party Leader Eamon Ryan has said he hopes the next government can be green and he believes it is possible to get into talks … Politics • 23 Apr 20
Ryan says he won't press for Taoiseach role Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has said it is too early to say whether his party will be entering government with Fianna Fáil and Fine … Politics • 22 Apr 20
FF and FG leaders keen to avoid post Covid-19 austerity The leaders of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have told the Social Democrats that nobody knows with any accuracy how long the health emergency will … Politics • 20 Apr 20
Call for deadline over talks on government formation The Regional Dáil Group has called for a deadline to be set for smaller parties to declare if they intend to enter talks on government … Politics • 20 Apr 20
Martin: Next few weeks 'key' in forming government Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin has said the next two to three weeks will be key in terms of forming a government and people's willingness … Politics • 16 Apr 20
FG-FF parliamentary parties give go ahead to document The Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil parliamentary parties have tonight given the green light to the joint policy document that could pave the way for … Politics • 15 Apr 20
FG, FF leaders to meet after teams agree govt document More accessible and affordable childcare options for parents will be promised in a framework for government document that has been agreed by negotiating teams from … Politics • 13 Apr 20
FF and FG to continue work on framework document The drafting of a framework document being worked on by Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael will continue today. Politics • 07 Apr 20
