‘Premature’ to talk about Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael negotiations, says Varadkar

Health Minister Leo Varadkar has said it is too “premature” to start talking about his party negotiating a government option with Fianna Fáil, as talks continue with other TDs this week.

Fine Gael ministers yesterday held their first meeting with five rural TDs who are pushing for development in constituencies and better facilities in return for supporting a government.

Mr Varadkar dismissed proposals to have Dáil debates on homelessness and other matters, in the absence of a new government being formed. A number of TDs have scheduled debates on issues for a one-day sitting next Tuesday.