The Independent Ireland party, formed by Independent TDs, is seeking participation in negotiations for a new Irish government. While talks between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael progress, the Independent Ireland party’s inclusion remains uncertain.
Independent Ireland party has repeatedly expressed its desire to be involved in negotiations on a new government. Sources reported steady progress in government-formation talks between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael , which continued on Wednesday with discussions on climate, energy, housing and homelessness.
The Independent Ireland party – which was formed by Independent TDs before the election and returned with four TDs – has repeatedly expressed its desire to be involved in negotiations on a new government but few government sources believe an agreement is likely. Party leader Michael Collins said on Wednesday that any deal with his party would be based “on policies” and not on “parish pump issues” like other prospective coalition partners. He accepted, however, that it appeared the preferred partners of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael were elsewhere. Some in Independent Ireland believe that the government is engaging with their group and with the Healy-Rae brothers without any expectation of securing their support, but rather as a tactic to moderate the demands of the Regional Independent Group, convened by John McManus. It is understood that the Regional Independent Group has sent a document outlining its policy priorities to the Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil negotiators which is currently being considered. Another meeting between the two parties and the Independents is likely in the coming days, it is understood, mostly likely on Friday. No discussions have yet taken place between the two sides about a crucial element of any deal – possible ministerial jobs for some Independent TDs
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