Spending options and the economy to the fore as FF and Greens continue talks

Department of Public Expenditure Robert Watt is this morning giving a presentation to the two parties, on finances and spending.

Government spending options, the economy and the state's finances are being debated in coalition formation talks between Fianna Fáil and the Greens today.

Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin is among the party's delegation, which is holding its second day of long talks with the Greens on attempts to form a government.