Opposition could be best for party, say Fianna Fáil members

Fianna Fáil members who will ultimately have the final say on any deal to make up a government believe the party would be better in opposition.

As negotiations continue between Fianna Fáil and Independents and other groupings, many grassroots members of the party feel the only route now available is another term in opposition and have completely ruled out a grand coalition with Fine Gael.

It comes as Fianna Fáil TD Timmy Dooley said the parliamentary party has yet to discuss supporting a Fine Gael-led minority government as doing so would be “putting the cart before the horse”.