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# Government talks

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# Government talks
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.
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May 17th 2020, 3:37 PM
# Government talks
'More urgency needed' to form government as two Covid-19 supports require legislation
Leo Varadkar said that we could have a new government in June.
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May 2nd 2020, 2:15 PM
Voices
Opinion: Boston, or Berlin? No, we'll take Sweden or Denmark - this was our ‘Hygge’ election
A status quo government is unlikely to represent the need for change, writes Dr Rory Hearne.
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Feb 28th 2020, 7:00 AM
# how ya getting on
Green leader Ryan says Dáil numbers are 'difficult' but 'that doesn't stop us talking to Sinn Féin'
Eamon Ryan made the comments after his party held initial meetings with Sinn Féin today.
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Feb 24th 2020, 5:55 PM
# Government talks
Pearse Doherty: Criticism from other parties about Sinn Féin public rally 'nothing but hysterics'
Leo Varadkar said today the rallies were “an unwelcome development”.
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Feb 24th 2020, 2:27 PM
# your move
Mary Lou McDonald has contacted Micheál Martin to seek a meeting about government formation
It comes ahead of a meeting of the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party later today.
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Feb 13th 2020, 7:41 AM
# route 66
Day 66: Talks continue but Independents warn not to expect a government this week
Independent Alliance TD Michael Fitzmaurice said that the prospect of reaching a deal this week “would be pushing it”.
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May 2nd 2016, 11:17 AM
# Government talks
Micheál Martin and Enda Kenny talked over the phone tonight - and will again tomorrow
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are trying to reach a common ground when it comes Irish Water.
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Apr 22nd 2016, 10:30 PM
# Under Pressure
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael finish talks for the evening, but no deal yet on Irish Water
Things are not as ‘hunk dory’ as some might believe, said Fianna Fáil’s Barry Cowen.
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Apr 21st 2016, 7:20 PM
# No nay never
No deal: Fianna Fáil TDs overwhelmingly against partnership with Fine Gael
Meanwhile, Fine Gael has endorsed Enda Kenny’s decision to offer the old enemy a partnership government.
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Apr 7th 2016, 3:35 PM
# endapendents
This is how Fine Gael would govern with independent TDs - but what about Fianna Fáil?
A 123-page draft document for a partnership government has been given to independent TDs this evening.
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Apr 5th 2016, 8:03 PM
# get it together
Enda and Micheál need to stop "pussyfooting" and talk properly - Fitzmaurice
Meanwhile, TDs have been told a fresh election would cost some €40 million.
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Apr 1st 2016, 10:50 PM
# text-gate
The curious case of two leaders, one phone call and a big row
Enda Kenny and Micheál Martin had a four-minute phone conversation that sparked a big dispute between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil yesterday.
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Apr 1st 2016, 11:01 AM
# THE NEVERENDING STORY
Enda warns independents: It's a Fine Gael minority or a second election
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are continuing their efforts to form a minority government.
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Mar 30th 2016, 10:55 PM