‘Sinn Féin-led left wing government unlikely; Repeat of coalition can’t be ruled out’
A repeat of the last government coalition cannot be ruled out, while Sinn Féin would struggle to bring a left-wing coalition together, according to a political commentator.
Speaking to BreakingNews.ie, DCU Professor of Politics Gary Murphy said a repeat of the Fine Gael/Fianna Fáil/Green Party coalition is possible despite obvious tensions.
Since Roderic O’Gorman replaced Eamon Ryan as Green Party leader, tensions between the smaller party and their coalition parties have been obvious.
Some felt Mr O’Gorman suggesting a November 29th general election date, which was ultimately realised, was a way to get a dig in at Taoiseach Simon Harris and Tánaiste Micheál Martin.
Mr O’Gorman has also accused Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael of “marginalising” his party to keep it out of the next government.
However, Prof Murphy said these tensions would quickly be forgotten if the numbers allow for a repeat of the coalition.
Because of the extra seats, we now have 174 seats in the Dáil. You will…
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