No clarity on Taoiseach role as Cabinet meets for first time since election

Micheál Martin and Simon Harris (pictured) have declined to say who will be Taoiseach first when a new government is formed, as both men are calling for policy to be prioritised. Picture: Sam Boal/Collins

Micheál Martin and Simon Harris have declined to say who will be Taoiseach first when a new government is formed, as both men are calling for policy to be prioritised.

Formal talks between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are set to get underway on Wednesday, following a meeting between lead negotiators Jack Chambers and Helen McEntee on Tuesday night. Both Mr Martin and Mr Harris have indicated that it will be January before a government will be formed.