Taoiseach says politics is ‘volatile’ and can change again quickly and ‘in our favour’
“We now have a very different political landscape. It is not easily comparable to the past. There are three major parties with roughly the same number of votes and seats. No two can form a government without support from a third party or parties,” he said.The Taoiseach said despite the election result, Fine Gael “remains relevant” and “our mandate counts whether it’s as the lead party of the opposition or as part of a future government”.
However, in accordance with the party’s constitution, once a government is formed he will submit himself to a confidence vote and seek the support of the party to continue as leader. There will be a meeting of the parliamentary party on Monday, and the cabinet will meet next week, with all Ministers and Ministers of State continuing to carry out their duties until a new government has been formed.will be elected and attempts to elect a new taoiseach will also be made.“The process of forming a government may go on for some time. There will be a Seanad election next month and it is essential that we use it to build for the futre,” Mr Varadkar said.
He added that the executive council of the party will lead a “full review” of the campaign at constituency and national level.
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