Local Councillor raises concerns over programme for government
A Sligo Councillor has raised concerns over the content that is contained in the programme for government document that has been circulated to party members of Fianna fail, Fine Gael and the Green’s. There are reports today that 50 Fianna Fáil councillors have launched a campaign to stop…
Independents expected to enter government talks next week
As the third week of government formation talks will get under way later this morning, Ocean FM News understand that Independent TD’s including Sligo Leitrim TD, Marian Harkin have been approached about having negotiations next week, to see if they’d support the parties in government. Independent deputy Michael Fitzmaurice…
Marian Harkin to hold government formation talks with new administration
A number of Independent TD’s including Sligo Leitrim TD, Marian Harkin will meet Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil today to discuss forming a government. Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have agreed to form an administration together, but are eight seats short of a Dáil majority. The Greens, the Social Democrats…
Kenny claims Fine Gael’s stance could change
Fine Gael has decided to prepare for opposition in the next Dáil after a long meeting of its parliamentary party. A number of TDs said they don’t want to enter a grand coalition with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael will step back from government negotiations. The cabinet meets…