Fianna Fáil membership differs over talks

Significant divisions in opinion have opened up among the membership of Fianna Fáil on government formation.

Grassroots members are now at odds as to whether a second election would be better for the party than supporting a Fine Gael minority government from the opposition benches.

Cumainn members could end up playing a major role in deciding whether to enter coalition, as they are required to vote on any programme for government. However, there is no special ard fheis required to support a minority government.