Parties agree need for stable Government to help post-coronavirus recovery
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael said they have “agreed the need to form a strong, stable government” that will help Ireland recover post-Covid 19.
The statement came after a two-hour meeting between the parties on Wednesday.
The General Election earlier this year resulted almost in a tie, with Sinn Féin, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael dominating.
None won enough seats to form a government by themselves, and numerous rounds of talks have so far failed to reach an agreement on a coalition.
In a matching statement, the parties said: “Both Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael met this afternoon and had a productive meeting.
“They both agree the need to form a strong, stable government that will help Ireland recover post Covid 19.
“They are working to develop a programme for government that provides stability and majority support in the Dail.
“They will meet again over the coming days and will both continue to reach out and engage with other parties.”
It comes after concerns were raised that further emergency legislation to tackle the spread of Covid-19 cannot be passed without the formation of a government.
Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl has said that without a fully formed Seanad, the Oireachtas cannot pass new laws.
The election of the Seanad will take place next week, however it cannot be fully formed as 11 of the senators are nominated by a taoiseach.
If a taoiseach is not elected by the new 33rd Dail, the Seanad is short of its required 60 members.
It could cause major problems with passing further emergency legislation to deal with the coronavirus outbreak.
Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar said it is possible to form a government “in the next couple of weeks”.
“We’re not there yet, but we continue to negotiate with Fianna Fáil,” he said.
Speaking at Government Buildings before the discussions concluded, Mr Varadkar said: “I think we are going to need a government that’s going to last until 2024 or 2025.
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