Pearse Doherty leading Sinn Féin negotiations as parties look to form Govt

Mr Doherty said he welcomed the fact that Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin has apparently softened his stance towards coalition with Sinn Féin

Negotiations will begin between Sinn Féin and other left-leaning parties tomorrow regarding the prospect of forming a coalition Government.

The party’s team of negotiators, led by Pearse Doherty along with Matt Carthy, Eoin Ó Broin and Louise O’Reilly, will first meet tomorrow with representatives from Solidarity People Before Profit and the Green Party, with further meetings expected with the Social Democrats and the Labour Party as the week progresses.