Fianna Fáil say Micheál Martin should be Taoiseach for three years of a new coalition

Party sources tell the 'Irish Examiner' outgoing Tánaiste should take the helm for longer than Simon Harris despite Fine Gael's suggestion of an even split to maintain 'parity of esteem' 

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin. Sources in his party say their 10-seat differential over Fine Gael should give FF the lion's share of a potential rotating taoiseach deal. Picture: Leah Farrell

Fianna Fáil is to press Fine Gael for Micheál Martin to get three years in the Taoiseach’s office, as preparations for coalition talks get underway.

Senior Fianna Fáil sources have said a rotating taoiseach agreement is on the cards for a coalition deal, but that it would not be an even split as had previously been agreed in 2020.