Greens' Boyle 'optimistic' of deal

The Green Party's Dan Boyle has said he is optimistic about the chances of clinching a deal today for going into Government with Fianna Fáil.

"There are still areas where we're looking for final agreement," he said, "(but) we're more confident (of a deal) now than we were last Friday."

While the party leaders Bertie Ahern and Trevor Sargent continue their talks, Dan Boyle is developing on a draft policy document drawn up by the Greens last week.

If a deal is reached, the Greens are apparently planning to hold a conference of party members tomorrow night to seek their backing for the proposals.

The Green Party's Dan Boyle is optimistic of progress towards a deal as he works on a draft policy document for presentation to party members while Bertie Ahern and Trevor Sargent continue their talks.