Enda Kenny and Micheál Martin to finally meet after Wednesday’s vote

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin called Enda Kenny yesterday seeking formal talks after next Wednesday’s Dáil taoiseach nomination vote in the first official contact between the pair since the general election.

The opposition leader confirmed the long-awaited move took place during a 20-minute conversation at lunchtime — despite Fine Gael later insisting no offer was made until after Mr Kenny phoned back in a bid to meet today.

Speaking at Leinster House 34 days after the general election and amid widespread calls for a public statement on the Dáil impasse, Mr Martin said he contacted Mr Kenny at lunchtime yesterday to clarify Irish Examiner reports Fine Gael was considering cancelling the April 6 vote.