Social Democrats now unlikely to enter coalition with main parties but 'not closing the door fully'

Deputy leader Cian O’Callaghan said after meeting on Tuesday afternoon there were 'significant policy gaps' between his party and Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael

Social Democrats deputy leader Cian O'Callaghan said entering opposition was the party's 'most likely scenario'. Picture: Gareth Chaney

The Social Democrats looks set to end government formation talks with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, as deputy leader Cian O’Callaghan admits entering opposition was its “most likely scenario”.

After meeting on Tuesday afternoon about the formation of the next government, the Social Democrats said it was unlikely to enter a coalition with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael.