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# government-formation - Thursday 27 February, 2020

Fianna Fáil says position that a rent freeze is unconstitutional has not changed since the election Government Formation

Fianna Fáil says position that a rent freeze is unconstitutional has not changed since the election

Thu 5:12 PM 16,358 Views 98 Comments

The issue of a rent freeze was discussed with the Green Party.

# government-formation - Wednesday 26 February, 2020

Fine Gael meeting hears party 'wouldn't be worse off' by another election and might even pick up more seats Government Formation

Fine Gael meeting hears party 'wouldn't be worse off' by another election and might even pick up more seats

Wed 8:30 PM 36,278 Views 120 Comments

Concerned TDs also voiced concerns that Green Party policies would be a hard sell in rural Ireland.

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil to hold a one-day policy seminar next week Government Formation

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil to hold a one-day policy seminar next week

Updated Wed 6:13 PM 17,103 Views 77 Comments

The Dáil will reconvene on 5 March to discuss the European Council meeting and the Coronavirus outbreak.

Penalty point reforms, river dredging and no 'daft' ideas about wolves: Rural Independents list some of their wants Government Formation

Penalty point reforms, river dredging and no 'daft' ideas about wolves: Rural Independents list some of their wants

Wed 3:44 PM 18,331 Views 34 Comments

The Independent TDs met with Micheál Martin today.

# government-formation - Tuesday 25 February, 2020

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil to meet for preliminary talks around government formation today Let's Dance

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil to meet for preliminary talks around government formation today

Tue 6:30 AM 13,049 Views 87 Comments

The two parties will both meet with the Green Party separately later this week.

# government-formation - Sunday 23 February, 2020

Party leaders planning new week of talks but still no sign of government being formed Talk To Me

Party leaders planning new week of talks but still no sign of government being formed

Sun 2:39 PM 11,840 Views 93 Comments

Fine Gael TD Helen McEntee said people need to respect that the party will not go into government with Sinn Féin.

# government-formation - Saturday 22 February, 2020

Micheál and Leo will sit down for chats next week, but who else is talking? Call Me Maybe

Micheál and Leo will sit down for chats next week, but who else is talking?

Feb 22nd 2020, 6:45 AM 13,527 Views 61 Comments

The talks continue…

# government-formation - Thursday 20 February, 2020

Posh silverware, maiden speeches and tetchy barbs - here's how the first day of the 33rd Dáil played out New Dáil

Posh silverware, maiden speeches and tetchy barbs - here's how the first day of the 33rd Dáil played out

Feb 20th 2020, 9:22 PM 22,458 Views 26 Comments

Leo Varadkar tendered his resignation as Taoiseach this evening.

Mary Lou receives most Dáil votes, but no Taoiseach has been elected today First Vote

Mary Lou receives most Dáil votes, but no Taoiseach has been elected today

Feb 20th 2020, 7:34 PM 148,050 Views 157 Comments

The 33rd Dáil convened today in Leinster House.

# government-formation - Wednesday 19 February, 2020

It took absolutely ages to form a government in 2016. Here's what happened Ages And Ages

It took absolutely ages to form a government in 2016. Here's what happened

Feb 19th 2020, 8:00 PM 16,244 Views 30 Comments

It took 70 days last time out. Could it take as long this time?

Micheál Martin announces FF negotiating team, but says coalition with SF 'not the right thing to do' Government Formation

Micheál Martin announces FF negotiating team, but says coalition with SF 'not the right thing to do'

Updated Feb 19th 2020, 6:08 PM 64,223 Views 147 Comments

Martin says he has written to Mary Lou McDonald explaining why Fianna Fáil won’t go into coalition with Sinn Féin.

Healy Raes question SF on election promise funding, saying there's 'no such thing as a free lunch' Government Formation

Healy Raes question SF on election promise funding, saying there's 'no such thing as a free lunch'

Updated Feb 19th 2020, 5:00 PM 62,703 Views 152 Comments

Pearse Doherty hit out against Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael for refusing to engage with Sinn Féin.

# government-formation - Tuesday 18 February, 2020

Sinn Féin enter Government Buildings for talks with top civil servants Get In Formation

Sinn Féin enter Government Buildings for talks with top civil servants

Feb 18th 2020, 3:53 PM 34,705 Views 137 Comments

The party will discuss with government officials how its commitments on housing, health, and preparing for Irish unity can be delivered.

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan doesn't see the numbers on the left for 'a stable government' Coalition Talks This post contains videos

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan doesn't see the numbers on the left for 'a stable government'

Feb 18th 2020, 1:55 PM 18,172 Views 106 Comments

Ryan says a government is needed that will last for ‘three or four years’.

# government-formation - Monday 17 February, 2020

'We are not ruling it out': Fine Gael is open to going into government with Fianna Fáil Government Formation

'We are not ruling it out': Fine Gael is open to going into government with Fianna Fáil

Updated Feb 17th 2020, 8:30 AM 34,041 Views 187 Comments

The party’s 35 TDs will meet today following one of its worst general election performances ever.

# government-formation - Sunday 16 February, 2020

Bertie Ahern says FF-FG government must involve Greens and SocDems to 'reflect change' Ge2020

Bertie Ahern says FF-FG government must involve Greens and SocDems to 'reflect change'

Feb 16th 2020, 1:32 PM 45,423 Views 186 Comments

The former Taoiseach predicted a new government won’t be formed by the end of March.

Greens to invite parties to discuss how new government could deliver on housing, health and climate Green Talks

Greens to invite parties to discuss how new government could deliver on housing, health and climate

Feb 16th 2020, 12:04 PM 18,420 Views 91 Comments

With 12 TDs elected last week, the Green Party is now the fourth biggest party in the Dáil.

Poll: What Government coalition do you want? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: What Government coalition do you want?

Feb 16th 2020, 9:41 AM 137,259 Views 323 Comments

According to a Business Post/Red C opinion poll today, fewer than two in ten people want another General Election.

# government-formation - Saturday 15 February, 2020

'Radical policy', 'throw in the towel' and 'grownups talking': Main parties clash again on government formation Jockeying For Position

'Radical policy', 'throw in the towel' and 'grownups talking': Main parties clash again on government formation

Feb 15th 2020, 2:45 PM 37,387 Views 158 Comments

Darragh O’Brien (FF), Louise O’Reilly (SF) and Helen McEntee (FG) clashed on the airwaves this afternoon.

# government-formation - Friday 14 February, 2020

Mary Lou McDonald: 'Quite disgraceful' that Sinn Féin excluded by FF and FG Government Formation

Mary Lou McDonald: 'Quite disgraceful' that Sinn Féin excluded by FF and FG

Feb 14th 2020, 11:25 AM 55,979 Views 285 Comments

McDonald is to call Micheál Martin this afternoon, but, as she said: “not to shoot the breeze or to exchange Valentine’s Day greetings”.

# government-formation - Thursday 13 February, 2020

Fianna Fáil TDs to hold first meeting as big question remains: Will they consider coalition with Sinn Féin? Ge2020

Fianna Fáil TDs to hold first meeting as big question remains: Will they consider coalition with Sinn Féin?

Feb 13th 2020, 7:00 AM 11,594 Views 49 Comments

The party will meet at noon today.

# government-formation - Tuesday 11 February, 2020

Pearse Doherty will head up Sinn Féin's team in talks to form a government Government Formation

Pearse Doherty will head up Sinn Féin's team in talks to form a government

Feb 11th 2020, 4:56 PM 51,222 Views 184 Comments

As the election dust settles, the next focus is on who will form a government.

# government-formation - Sunday 9 February, 2020

'I'm a democrat, I listen to the people': Micheál Martin refuses to rule out Sinn Féin coalition Fianna Fáil

'I'm a democrat, I listen to the people': Micheál Martin refuses to rule out Sinn Féin coalition

Feb 9th 2020, 5:07 PM 42,479 Views 93 Comments

Martin said that ‘today is not the day’ to speak about government formation.

# government-formation - Saturday 16 June, 2018

'We'll talk to all parties': Sinn Féin amends motion stating it can only go into power with left-wing parties Door Open

'We'll talk to all parties': Sinn Féin amends motion stating it can only go into power with left-wing parties

Jun 16th 2018, 9:15 AM 9,437 Views 67 Comments

Sinn Féin says it is ready to ‘step up’ and enter government after the next election.

# government-formation - Monday 2 January, 2017

While others look to get out, some politicians in Iceland want a referendum on joining the EU In Out

While others look to get out, some politicians in Iceland want a referendum on joining the EU

Jan 2nd 2017, 2:43 PM 13,204 Views 47 Comments

But what would the referendum be called? IceIn? IcEnter? ReykjavIn?

# government-formation - Monday 16 May, 2016

Vincent Browne: Appointing unqualified ministers is an airhead absurdity we inherited from the British Opinion

Vincent Browne: Appointing unqualified ministers is an airhead absurdity we inherited from the British

May 16th 2016, 9:30 PM 393 Views 171 Comments

There is no wonder ministers make cock up after cock up, writes Vincent Browne for TheJournal.ie.

# government-formation - Thursday 5 May, 2016

Dáil to vote for Taoiseach for the fourth time tomorrow We Go Again

Dáil to vote for Taoiseach for the fourth time tomorrow

May 5th 2016, 3:40 PM 31,347 Views 149 Comments

Some independent TDs are unhappy that certain items have been omitted from the draft document for government.

# government-formation - Monday 2 May, 2016

Vincent Browne: This is the worst possible outcome of the general election Formation

Vincent Browne: This is the worst possible outcome of the general election

May 2nd 2016, 10:01 PM 292 Views 172 Comments

‘There will be sops, promises and a flurry of initiatives but there will be no significant change.’

# government-formation - Friday 29 April, 2016

No deal yet: Fianna Fáil say they're going back in to discuss homelessness On And On

No deal yet: Fianna Fáil say they're going back in to discuss homelessness

Apr 29th 2016, 5:10 PM 19,010 Views 131 Comments

Day 63. Still no government.

# government-formation - Tuesday 12 April, 2016

Keeping schtum: What happens in the room is staying in the room No White Smoke

Keeping schtum: What happens in the room is staying in the room

Apr 12th 2016, 7:00 PM 12,661 Views 19 Comments

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are still talking.

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