First signs of government as Enda Kenny makes historic power sharing offer to Micheál Martin

The first signs of a new government emerged last night as Enda Kenny made an historic offer to Micheál Martin of an “equal partnership” in power.

First signs of government as Enda Kenny makes historic power sharing offer to Micheál Martin

The first face-to-face talks between the Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil leaders came after the Dáil again failed to elect a taoiseach and postponed the next vote until next Thursday.

But in a significant development last night, Mr Kenny made an historic offer of forming a government to Mr Martin involving a coalition between Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Independents. He also told Mr Martin that a minority government “would not work”, a Fianna Fáil spokesman confirmed.

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