Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to begin government formation talks after 'positive' meeting

A joint statement from the two parties confirmed that the leaders met on Monday, saying it was a 'positive, constructive engagement'
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to begin government formation talks after 'positive' meeting

Micheál Martin and Simon Harris have agreed to start coalition negotiations. Picture: RollingNews.ie

Formal government formation talks between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael will commence on Tuesday, as Micheál Martin and Simon Harris have agreed to start coalition negotiations.

A joint statement from the two parties confirmed that the leaders met on Monday, saying it was a “positive, constructive engagement”.

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