Kenny to lead talks to form minority government

Acting Taoiseach Enda Kenny will today lead a brainstorming session with senior Fine Gael figures and 17 TDs from Independent and smaller political groups in the first multilateral talks to form a government.

Having taken the lead within the past week in government formation talks, Fine Gael will host the negotiations as it strives to find common ground for a minority rainbow government.

If today’s discussions with various TDs and groups show signs of progress, talks could run into tomorrow as well as next week.