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# government-formation - Saturday 27 June, 2020
From 'unthinkable' to inevitable: How FF and FG learned to stop worrying and enter coalition
It was “unthinkable” a few generations ago, but the two old enemies have now entered government.
# government-formation - Friday 26 June, 2020
Explainer: What's in the FF-FG-Green programme for government?
The details of the programme for government negotiated by the three parties.
It's a yes: FF, FG and Greens to enter coalition after members back government deal
Martin can expect to be elected taoiseach when the Dáil meets in the Convention Centre tomorrow.
The votes are in: Here's when we'll know whether FF, FG and the Greens can form a government
The count results from the Green Party, Fianna Fáil, and Fine Gael are expected to be announced.
# government-formation - Thursday 25 June, 2020
Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe puts name forward for top EU job
Donohoe said it would be a “tremendous honour” to lead the Eurogroup through the challenges ahead.
# government-formation - Wednesday 24 June, 2020
Eamon Ryan: No one has 'discussed or agreed' alternative approach if PfG rejected
The Green Party leader said he hopes the programme for government is approved on Friday.
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The 33rd Dáil
Week One: Ructions over the geographical spread of ministries and party in-fighting.
If government deal falls, FF would look to Independents and smaller parties, as the Sinn Féin question is asked again
Postal votes on the programme for government will be counted on Friday.
# government-formation - Tuesday 23 June, 2020
If PfG is rejected, Micheál Martin says 'there is no Plan B' while Mary Lou McDonald says 'there will have to be talks'
Members of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party are currently voting on a proposed programme for government.
# government-formation - Saturday 20 June, 2020
The top jobs: Who is likely to take a seat at the Cabinet table?
Micheál Martin, Leo Varadkar and Eamon Ryan will be carving up the Cabinet positions. Here’s who we predict.
# government-formation - Thursday 18 June, 2020
Green Party division on entering government laid bare as party concludes online convention
About 2,600 members of the Green Party registered to watch the online convention.
# government-formation - Monday 15 June, 2020
Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Green Party parliamentary members endorse programme for government
The Green Party have voted in favour of the proposed programme for government but there have been four abstentions.
What happens next?: A new Taoiseach, postal votes and a Dáil sitting in the Convention Centre
Micheál Martin is set to take over as Taoiseach at the end of the month, while Leo Varadkar will become Tánaiste.
Carbon, cycling and housing: The main points in the draft programme for government
Here are the main things to know from the document published today.
Agreed timeline for rotating Taoiseach will see Martin take reins until end of 2022
Micheál Martin will be Taoiseach for the first two years of the next government, before Leo Varadkar takes the top job again.
Leaders of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Green Party agree on draft programme for government
The programme will now have to be voted on by the parties’ members.
# government-formation - Sunday 14 June, 2020
No deal reached on government formation with party leader talks to resume
It is expected a deal will be signed off.
# government-formation - Saturday 13 June, 2020
Talks down to the wire as teams push to agree programme for government this weekend
Negotiators from Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and the Green Party are set to continue their talks into the weekend.
# government-formation - Friday 12 June, 2020
Ombudsman expresses 'grave concern' over potential abolition of Department of Children
The Children’s Ombudsman has written a letter to the three party leaders involved in government formation talks.
Still some 'heavy lifting' to be done in government formation talks, as teams work towards weekend deal
It is understood some progress was made in relation to agriculture and emissions, with parties signing off on the 7% target.
# government-formation - Wednesday 10 June, 2020
Independents more stable than the Greens in government, says minister as weekend deadline set for deal
The deadlines for getting a deal done have been successfully pushed back in recent days.
# government-formation - Sunday 7 June, 2020
'Progress made' but no breakthrough yet in Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Green Party coalition talks
Good progress was made yesterday but there is still disagreement on some issues according to Fine Gael’s Martin Heydon.
# government-formation - Tuesday 2 June, 2020
Greens, FF and FG to meet today for plenary session on programme for government
All sides will attempt to agree a significant number of policies today.
# government-formation - Sunday 31 May, 2020
Fine Gael 'treads carefully', but Fianna Fáil is eager to fast-track reopening of the country
Senior figures in Fianna Fáil have been questioning some of the guidelines this week.
# government-formation - Saturday 30 May, 2020
Opinion: 'Caretaker governments without any limitations on powers do no favours for democracy'
Barrister Hugh O’Donnell says ministers still holding power despite losing their seats is untenable in the long run.
# government-formation - Monday 25 May, 2020
Eamon Ryan says he wasn't thrown by letter that urged Catherine Martin to contest leadership
Government formation talks continue this week with a view to getting a government up and running by June.
# government-formation - Thursday 21 May, 2020
The Explainer: 100 days after the election, what's happening with government formation?
Yep, we still don’t have a government yet… we take a look at what’s going on.
# government-formation - Wednesday 20 May, 2020
Catherine Martin will give 'serious consideration' to contesting the Green Party leadership
While the party talks about entering government, it has another battle on its hands.
# government-formation - Sunday 17 May, 2020
Contingency plans for another election spark row between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil
Leo Varadkar is to contact Micheál Martin today over comments made by two Fianna Fáil TDs.
# government-formation - Friday 15 May, 2020
Labour Party rules itself out of joining a FF-FG coalition government
Varadkar said he was disappointed to hear the Labour Party had stepped back from talks.
# government-formation - Wednesday 13 May, 2020
Social Democrats rule out entering coalition with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael
The party raised concerns about austerity in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.
# government-formation - Monday 11 May, 2020
Full week of meetings as FG and FF step up government formation talks with Green Party
The formal negotiations are set to last until the end of the month.
# government-formation - Friday 8 May, 2020
Cabinet decision about Leaving Cert exams to be announced this afternoon, Taoiseach confirms
Leo Varadkar spoke to Pat Kenny on Newstalk this morning.
Ambitious emissions targets will cost the taxpayer, says top government official
A 7% reduction in emissions year-on-year is a red line for the Green Party.
# government-formation - Thursday 7 May, 2020
FF and FG give assurances on Sláintecare as talks get underway with the Greens
The Green Party entered into formal talks with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael today.
# government-formation - Tuesday 5 May, 2020
Varadkar tells party he's confident new government can be in place by next month
The Taoiseach said he is confident the talks between his own party, Fianna Fáil and the Greens will be successful.
# government-formation - Sunday 3 May, 2020
Green Party will enter coalition talks with Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil
The leaders of FG and FF have both welcomed this development.
Support for Fine Gael increases to 35% while Fianna Fáil is down four points, latest poll shows
Support for Sinn Féin now stands at 27%.
Harris warns government 'not sustainable for much longer', Donohoe sets July deadline to pass new legislation
The Greens’ parliamentary party members are due to resume talks today on whether or not they will enter government formation talks.
# government-formation - Friday 1 May, 2020
'Disturbing': War of words breaks out between the Greens and FG over 7% emissions target
A new government could be a while away as emissions targets becomes a stumbling block.
# government-formation - Wednesday 29 April, 2020
Varadkar pressed by opposition leaders on plans to ease restrictions in teleconference call
Earlier, junior minister John Halligan said people need to “know there’s the pathway” out of this.
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Poll: Will you be attending a pub or restaurant this weekend?
THIS IS THE first weekend since pubs and restaurants reopened for businesses on Monday.
There are strict guidelines in place for the businesses due to Covid-19 restrictions, with a time limits in place for patrons and a requirement to buy a meal if people are consuming alcohol.
TheJournal.ie visited some pubs earlier in the week to see what the ‘new normal’ is like, but will you?
Today’s poll: Will you be attending a pub or restaurant this weekend?
Poll Results:
I won't be going to either (9432)
Yes, I'll be heading to a restaurant (1728)
Yes, I'll be heading to a pub (1300)
I've no bookings made but I might (972)
I hope to go to both (507)
I've made several bookings (126)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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