Martin won’t rule out Fine Gael coalition

The prospect of a Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael grand coalition is even closer, with Micheál Martin refusing to rule out the arrangement after the next general election.

While the Fianna Fáil leader wants to lead the next Government, he has left open the possibility of forming a grand coalition with Fine Gael.

In a significant shift, Mr Martin has told the Irish Examiner he “hasn’t ruled anything in or out” after the next general election.