Fine Gael warming to idea of opposition

Yesterday in the deserted corridors of Leinster House, pickings were slim for the media ahead of the much anticipated meeting between the Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil teams, writes Political Editor Daniel McConnell.

The sight of the Fianna Fáil negotiating team in the canteen at lunch time caused a swarm of hacks to linger in the hope of a tip off.

The wait was in vain as Micheál Martin and his team remained mute.