The Social Democrats held exploratory talks with Fine Gael focusing on housing, climate, and disability issues, while the Labour Party announced it had pulled out of government formation discussions with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael. The Social Democrats stated that their parliamentary party would reconvene after Christmas to decide on their next course of action. Labour, on the other hand, …
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The Social Democrats have declined Labour’s proposal to form a left-wing coalition ahead of government formation discussions. Following a meeting between the parties, Labour plans to hold an internal meeting tomorrow to decide on its next steps regarding the formation of the Government. Social Democrats deputy leader Cian O’Callaghan announced that his party would proceed independently and will meet with …
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Labour leader Ivana Bacik emphasized her intent to first engage with smaller left-wing parties to establish a unified negotiating platform for forming a government. Bacik expressed enthusiasm about achieving change through collective efforts. Today, she will meet Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman, and tomorrow, Labour will have discussions with the Social Democrats, who are also scheduled to meet with Sinn …
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