Fianna Fáil has announced the appointment of a negotiations steering group to represent the party in coalition discussions with other groups.
Fianna Fáil has announced the appointment of a negotiations steering group to represent the party in coalition discussions with other parties and independents.As Fianna Fáil prepares to open talks with Fine Gael and others, Sinn Féin still believes it could form a left-wing Government
Party representatives are set to meet with the Social Democrats today, and the party has reportedly contacted Labour as well.Outgoing Tanáiste Micheál Martin has confirmed that some parties have written to Fianna Fáil, but refused to set out a“Us being the largest party and the largest group, I think, gives us an onus to lead the negotiations and, sort of, be the driving force in any talks that are now starting across the board,” he said.
“There is an obligation and expectation that we would lead the new government – so that’s what we’re doing.”The outgoing Minister of State for Transport said negotiations are still in the very ‘early days’. “As I understand it and as a member of the negotiating team – and we only formed as a group yesterday afternoon – we'll probably have parallel tracks," he said.
“So, the principal track that I expect to be involved with will look at policy areas – things like justice, transport, housing and look at the manifestos that we have published before the election.”Mr Lawless said there are no ‘red lines’ between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael as of yet.“I think what will happen is, as we get into the weeds of it, naturally we’ll come to areas for further discussion.
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