Seán Haughey: Fine Gael in driving seat in race for power

Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny may make contact with Fianna Fáil rival Micheál Martin next week in a bid to end the month-long political stalemate on the nomination vote of the next Taoiseach.

The vote is due to take place again on April 6.

Senior Fine Gael figures close to its negotiation team said an imminent discussion is now likely as a Fianna Fáil TD admitted the government party is “in the driving seat” in the race for power.