Growing unrest as government talks continue

There is a growing fury among unions, representative bodies, and charities over a plethora is issues piling up as government negotiations continue.

Although Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael negotiating teams finally hammered out an agreement last night, both parties will now spend the weekend fully drafting the final document before putting it to each of their parliamentary parties for approval.

Then comes the task of trying to woo at least six Independents to join them in a Fine Gael-led minority administration.