Parties face 'challenges' to reach agreement with government formation talks set to resume

One source indicated that the next programme for Government would not be as detailed as the one outlined in 2020, citing the need for flexibility

Fianna Fáil TD and the party's negotiator, James Browne, said that it would be challenging to have a new coalition in place when the Dáil returns on January 22. File Picture: Colin Keegan/Collins Dublin

Government formation negotiations are to resume on Monday as Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael prepare to hone in on climate, health, and housing over the week ahead.

It is the first time negotiators will meet since Christmas, as attention turns to hammering out a deal before the end of the month.