Minister for Finance says it would likely be at least January before a new coalition government is put together
Labour Party Leader Ivana Bacik will meet the Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael leaders later this week. Photograph: Sam Boal/Collins PhotosIt comes as Mr Harris and Mr Martin met on Monday to formally commence government formation negotiations.
Plans are now afoot for meetings between the three later this week. A party source stressed that the meetings would not represent a formal negotiation but instead would be a direct conversation. “The two party leaders met today and had a positive, constructive engagement. The Taoiseach and Tánaiste agreed the need for a stable government, underpinned by mutual respect and clear policy direction, for the next five years, so that it can deliver for the Irish people in face of great challenges. The two party leaders have now asked their negotiating teams to commence talks tomorrow.”
Mr Chambers said it would be very unlikely any deal would be reached in time for the first sitting of the new Dáil on December 18th. “I think policy is the key ingredient that will allow a government to sustain and last for five years. We’ve worked well with Labour in the past and other governments have worked well with Labour,” he said.
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