With the Dáil due to return on January 22, political Ireland is a hive of activity as politicians strive to form a new government. Front and center in these efforts are Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, who are working to agree on a Programme for Government that outlines the future direction of the country. Progress and Challenges in Coalition Talks …
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Negotiations between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael on forming a Programme for Government have resumed, with both parties aiming to establish an administration before the Dáil reconvenes on January 22. Meanwhile, the Regional Independent Group is set to meet today to finalize its team for upcoming discussions on government formation. So far, these negotiations have taken place away from the …
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Verona Murphy Vows to Be a ‘Reforming Ceann Verona Murphy, the newly elected Ceann Comhairle, expressed her humility, honor, and privilege at assuming the role. An independent TD from Wexford, Murphy was elected by a majority vote and is the first woman to hold this position. Her election facilitates the formation of a new government coalition of Fianna Fáil, Fine …
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The Regional Independent Group is poised to become a key component of the next government. This group, consisting of nine TDs—Michael Lowry, Noel Grealish, Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran, Seán Canney, Marian Harkin, Verona Murphy, Carol Nolan, Barry Heneghan, and Gillian Toole—will appoint a negotiating team next week to engage in government formation talks with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael. Michael Lowry, …
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