Independents set to delay taoiseach decision until day of the Dáil vote

Independents engaged in talks with Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are leaving any discussion on supporting a taoiseach down to the day of the vote.

It comes as the 15 Independent TDs — made up of the Independent Alliance and the five rural Independent deputies — met Fine Gael for a third day of round table discussions.

The talks yesterday centred mainly on political reform and health and will turn to the economy and finance today.