Party talks to intensify in bid to agree new coalition government

Political parties are set to meet in an intensification of efforts to agree a new coalition government.

It comes amid speculation of disagreement between Fianna Fáil, which emerged on top in the general election, and former coalition partners Fine Gael over policy.

The Dáil is set to meet on December 18th. However, it is unclear if political talks will have agreed a new coalition government by then.

While Fianna Fáil was the clear winner of the recent poll – securing 48 of the 174 seats, ahead of Sinn Féin on 39 and Fine Gael on 38 – no party has secured enough seats to form a government by itself.

Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party formed the last coalition government.

Fianna Fáil TD and Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People Mary Butler said she understands her party leader and Tánaiste Micheál Martin is set to meet with Fine Gael leader and…

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