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Micheál Martin received his seal of office from Michael D Higgins

Micheál Martin becomes Taoiseach in historic coalition

It has been a day full of milestones for Irish politics, as Micheál Martin of Fianna Fáil was elected Taoiseach with the support of his party's historic rival Fine Gael, as well as the Green Party.

Politics • 27 Jun 20

Eamon Ryan was responding to statement issued by party members publicly not backing the deal

No wriggle room to negotiate programme for govt - Ryan

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has said he does not believe there is any wriggle room to renegotiate the programme for government, following calls from within his party to do so.

Politics • 21 Jun 20

The meeting took place between the leaders of Fianna Fáil, the Green Party and Fine Gael

Varadkar, Martin, Ryan conclude 'constructive' meeting

Talks between the leaders of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party have concluded. The meeting lasted three hours and was described as "constructive".

Politics • 07 Jun 20

It has been 17 weeks since the General Election

Why does Ireland still not have a new government?

RTÉ Political reporter Maggie Doyle examines five stumbling blocks that have delayed a government being formed.

Politics • 06 Jun 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

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

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 for Finance Paschal Donohoe has given his analysis on key decisions that need to be taken.

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 transport and the environment, writes Sandra Hurley.

Politics • 09 May 20

Maggie Doyle hosts this week's Your Politics podcast

Podcast: FF & FG bury a century of civil war politics

Your Politics • 16 Apr 20

Finian McGrath said a number of issues need to be resolved

Independents say issues remain to be resolved

Independent TD Finian McGrath has said all the members of the Independent Alliance have issues they need resolved before they can sign up to the programme for government.

News • 19 May 16

Enda Kenny said the world was aware that Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil had reached a deal

Progress reported in government formation talks

Progress has been reported in talks about the formation of a minority government, with some sources saying the possibility of a vote taking place on Friday cannot yet be ruled out.

News • 04 May 16

Micheál Martin said choices would have to be made on the issue of water charges

FF-FG document outlines water charge suspension

The Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil parliamentary parties - which are meeting separately - have been given a document underpinning Fianna Fáil facilitating a Fine Gael minority government.

News • 03 May 16

Shane Ross expects talks to 'hot up' next week

No great difference between FG and FF - Ross

Independent TD Shane Ross has said the Independent Alliance remains undecided whether to support Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael, as it sees no great difference between them.

News • 18 Mar 16

Government Formation