Use precise geolocation data. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Store and/or access information on a device. Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. List of Partners (vendors)

The next Irish government has to reflect the “very significant” number of seats Fianna Fail won in the General Election, deputy premier Micheal Martin has said.Mr Martin, the Fianna Fail leader, said his party had now mandated him to begin negotiations with others to form a government that “can last the full term”.

The next Irish government has to reflect the 'very significant' number of seats Fianna Fáil won in the General Election, Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said.

Micheál Martin has suggested Fianna Fáil will speak with “some” parties in relation to forming a Government – but not all.

Fianna Fáil has won the most seats in the Dáil (lower house of parliament) following the Republic of Ireland's general election. It won 48 seats while Sinn Féin - the main opposition party in the last Dáil - won 39. Fine Gael, which has been in coalition with Fianna Fáil since 2020, was third with 38 seats.

Historically speaking, this is not an unfamiliar outcome. Fianna Fáil has emerged from last Friday's general election as the top party in terms of

With the two large parties look set to share power again, the shape of a programme for government can begin to be gleaned from their election promises.

"themeId": "lct_64772ae4d1d7dec0c5b716ac", "clientId": "64772ae4d1d7dec0c5b716af", "liveblogId": "6731fe0de08adfb2b595bec7"}