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Talks to form an Irish government in the new year trudge on quietly

It is expected that independents will form the third part of a coalition government with Fine Gael and Fianna Fail.

The Independent UK

New government ‘ideally’ formed before Trump inauguration, says Irish premier

The New York businessman will become the 47th president of the United States on January 20.

The Independent UK

Labour leader holds exploratory coalition talks with Fianna Fail and Fine Gael

Ivana Bacik held separate meetings with Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris and Tanaiste and Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

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Party leaders hold ‘constructive’ meeting on forming government

Simon Harris and Micheal Martin have asked their respective negotiating teams to begin talks on putting together the next coalition administration.

Evening Standard

Fianna Fail ‘looking down their nose’ at 400,000 Sinn Fein voters

Sinn Fein president Mary-Lou McDonald said her party is the only one that Fianna Fail has not spoken to in terms of a new Irish coalition government.

Evening Standard

Party talks to intensify in bid to agree new Irish coalition government

Fianna Fail was the clear winner of the recent poll, securing 48 of the Dail’s 174 seats, ahead of Sinn Fein on 39 and Fine Gael on 38.

Evening Standard

Fine Gael’s mandate cannot be taken for granted, Taoiseach warns

Simon Harris said he was open minded as to whether Fine Gael and Fianna Fail secure a majority with the support of independent TDs or a smaller party.

Evening Standard

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Election performance not a setback for reunification, says Sinn Fein

Leader Mary Lou McDonald said it is ‘still very much game on’.

Evening Standard

Next government must reflect Fianna Fail’s election success – Martin

Micheal Martin said his party had mandated him to begin negotiations with others to form a government that ‘can last the full term’.

Evening Standard

Deputy Irish premier refuses to be drawn on rotating taoiseach issue

Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin also said it was unlikely that a new administration would be formed before Christmas.

Evening Standard

Why Ireland’s government was one of the few worldwide to be re-elected this year

At the end of a year that saw parties around the world punished by voters, Ireland’s centre-right Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have managed to avoid the incumbents’ curse.

The Conversation

‘Powerful bloc’ – Sinn Fein makes plea to form left-leaning government

Eoin O Broin said that while Fianna Fail and Fine Gael have the numbers to form a government, the deal has not yet been reached.

Evening Standard

Tuesday briefing: Why Ireland bucked the trend for punishing incumbent governments

In today’s newsletter: Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil look set to retain power after the general election – how have two main, centre-right parties avoided the kicking seen elsewhere?

The Guardian - UK

Fianna Fail and Fine Gael eye independent TDs as option to secure Dail majority

The two parties that have dominated Irish politics for a century have fallen just short of the combined number of TDs required for a Dail majority.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Ireland's election is over, but the country faces weeks of talks before there's a government

Ireland's election is over but the country faces weeks of coalition talks before it gets a new government

International Business Times

Greens, Far-right Among Big Losers In Irish Vote

With vote-counting resuming Monday in Ireland's closely-fought general election, the Green Party and far-right candidates are among the biggest losers so far.

The Guardian - UK

Here’s the real story of the Irish election: beneath the appearance of calm lies a storm

Ireland has, in effect, full employment, an expanded workforce and a booming economy. So why is it such a nation in flux, asks columnist and author Fintan O’Toole

The Independent UK

No coalition deal before Christmas, Fianna Fail deputy leader insists

A return of a Fianna Fail/Fine Gael government looks odds on, but uncertainty remains on potential junior partners.

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The Guardian - UK

Centre-right Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael set to retain power in Ireland

Parties expected to hold talks as election results show incumbents closing in on majority needed to govern

Evening Standard

Ireland’s Minister for Health fails to be re-elected and loses long-held seat

He lost out to the Irish premier’s running mate Richard Timmins, who secured the second seat for Fine Gael in the consistency.

The Independent UK

Ireland election results: How did the country vote and who will secure power?

Results suggest that Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael’s coalition is set to continue

Salon

Ireland's election: Trump didn't win

UPDATED: Can a boring election be a surprise? In a year of anti-incumbent anger, Ireland votes for more of the same

The Independent UK

Martin says time to ‘get on with the work’ following Ireland’s general election

The Fianna Fail leader looks set for a return to the role of taoiseach – a position he held between 2020 and 2022.

Evening Standard

Martin hails ‘good day’ for Fianna Fail but urges patience on coalition make-up

Fianna Fail is on course to be Ireland’s largest party after the general election

The Independent UK

Fianna Fail leader hails a ‘good day’ for party with two-thirds of seats declared in Irish general election

Fianna Fail is on course to be Ireland’s largest party after the general election

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