Senior Fine Gael figures set to discuss election fallout

Fine Gael’s senior party figures intend to discuss government options and the election fallout at Cabinet today as well as with the party’s newly elected TDs next week.

There is mixed opinion on options open to Enda Kenny’s party, who are taking a ‘wait and see’ approach amid suggestions it will take weeks to hammer out a deal.

Preference for a minority Fine Gael government — with support from Fianna Fail and others on the opposition benches — is strong among senior party figures who spoke to the Irish Examiner last night.