Ivana Bacik, leader of the Labour Party, stated that the party will engage in thorough discussions around government formation, acknowledging a range of views among its newly elected members. The Labour Party plans to hold talks with the Green Party and the Social Democrats, with internal disagreements on whether to join the government with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael.
Labour Party leader Ivana Bacik has said her party will hold “robust” discussions around government formation , as there is a “spectrum” of views within the parliamentary party.
The Labour Party will hold government formation talks with Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman later on Thursday and with the Social Democrats on Friday. Asked what course of action her party would take if the Social Democrats decide to sit out government formation talks, she said: “Anyone on the centre left who is serious about delivering change must look at how best to do that. The best way to do that is from a position of collective strength. We are really committed to it. And I do hope we will see positive engagement from others on it.
Earlier, Social Democrats deputy leader Cian O’Callaghan said that his party would be willing to go into government if there is a change in direction on issues such as housing, healthcare, child care and disability.
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