Leo Varadkar rules out grand coalition with Fianna Fáil

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has categorically ruled out a so-called grand coalition with Fianna Fáil after the next election, saying he wants the current government re-elected.

Leo Varadkar rules out grand coalition with Fianna Fáil

Speaking to the Irish Examiner, Mr Varadkar said speculating about such an arrangement is like being at a disco and eyeing up another partner when you are already on a dancefloor with one.

“I am leading a coalition of Fine Gael and Independents that’s working well and implementing its programme. I hope it will last many years yet and perhaps even get re-elected,” he said.

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