Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has extended her good wishes to the new Taoiseach, saying it is no doubt a proud day for him and his family.
She said that Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have "formally come together" and Sinn Féin will lead the Opposition for the first time.
Ms McDonald said Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have "coalesced and colluded in frustrating the voice of change".
Mary Lou McDonald extends good wishes to the new Taoiseach and ministers, but says 'the century-old impulse to grab power' has led to Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael coming together. | Follow live updates: https://t.co/CjTmfEOVQH pic.twitter.com/RV8VUOv1go
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