Coalition talks could last for weeks but left wing alliance 'unlikely', says Micheál Martin

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has indicated that coalition talks could last for weeks more as he and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar left the door open on forming a government together.

While the two leaders discussed voter priorities such as housing, health and climate change, the talks are not expected to see Mr Varadkar seek a specific mandate from a Fine Gael meeting tomorrow.