Fitzgerald: FG-FF talks could start this weekend

Pressure is mounting on Independent TDs to choose who they will support in the formation of a new government.

Update 12 noon: Acting Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald has said Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil could sit down this weekend to discuss the formation of a government, before talks with Independents have concluded.

Fine Gael has been talking with Independents and smaller parties this week, with Independents to begin roundtable talks with Fianna Fáil on Monday.