Key sticking points for Independents which could prevent Fine Gael deal

A number of key sticking points have emerged among Independents which could scupper the chances of doing a deal with Fine Gael.

Health, Education and regional issues are causing major setbacks in talks with the Independent Alliance and rural independent TDs and will have to be ironed out before they offer their support for Enda Kenny.

“There’s so many people involved in it, and they all have their own little blockages,” Finian McGrath said yesterday.