Serious coalition talks begin as Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael prepare for meeting
Fine Gael leader Simon Harris and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin have both held meetings with Labour leader Ivana Bacik. Picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie
Coalition negotiations are to begin in earnest today after an initial meeting of deputy leaders of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael.
The two main parties have not yet got down to full negotiations despite the election being held 12 days ago. Both Simon Harris and Micheál Martin have indicted that it will be mid-January before a new government is formed.
