Talks ‘will collapse’ unless Fine Gael agree to minority government

Crunch talks between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael face collapse if Enda Kenny does not soften on the issue of minority government today.

Fine Gael has refused to confirm whether they will support a Fianna Fáil minority government despite Micheál Martin’s party agreeing to facilitate Mr Kenny if he receives enough support from Independents.

A number of senior Fianna Fáil sources have said they would be unable to continue with discussions if Fine Gael refuse to agree to facilitate them in a minority government.