There is a renewed push from within both Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil to hold serious negotiations with Independent TDs
Micheál Martin said on Tuesday that the first government he served in was reliant on three Independent TDs and was effectively a minority government, but survived for five years.
“The numbers is one aspect of it, but the degree of commitment that individuals can give to a government is another.” He said he wanted “to test the waters too and see what others are saying”. Mr Martin also said it was unlikely that a new government would be in place by Christmas but said he wanted a new coalition to be formed as quickly as possible.
Another Labour Party TD said they would “not be going near government”, explaining: “The numbers are not there for us, there’s enough for Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and gene pool Independents and we need to continue to build.”the latest to do so on Tuesday. A bypass for Tipperary town, a relief road for Clonmel and “support the farmers instead of crucifying them” would be among his asks in talks.
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