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# government formation

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2022
Varadkar to seek promises from ministers he appoints that they'll be seeking re-election
Varadkar told his parliamentary party last night he will be giving the formation of the new Government a lot of thought over coming days.
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Dec 15th 2022, 3:24 PM
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‘Long way to go’ in talks to form German government – Green leader
The centre-left Social Democrats, the Greens and the pro-business Free Democrats have held talks following the election last month.
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Oct 9th 2021, 2:01 PM
From 'unthinkable' to inevitable: How FF and FG learned to stop worrying and enter coalition
It was “unthinkable” a few generations ago, but the two old enemies have now entered government.
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Jun 27th 2020, 5:10 PM
Explainer: What's in the FF-FG-Green programme for government?
The details of the programme for government negotiated by the three parties.
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Jun 26th 2020, 8:56 PM
It's a yes: FF, FG and Greens to enter coalition after members back government deal
Martin can expect to be elected taoiseach when the Dáil meets in the Convention Centre tomorrow.
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Jun 26th 2020, 8:35 PM
The votes are in: Here's when we'll know whether FF, FG and the Greens can form a government
The count results from the Green Party, Fianna Fáil, and Fine Gael are expected to be announced.
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Jun 26th 2020, 9:20 AM
Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe puts name forward for top EU job
Donohoe said it would be a “tremendous honour” to lead the Eurogroup through the challenges ahead.
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Jun 25th 2020, 5:02 PM
Eamon Ryan: No one has 'discussed or agreed' alternative approach if PfG rejected
The Green Party leader said he hopes the programme for government is approved on Friday.
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Jun 24th 2020, 9:27 AM
If government deal falls, FF would look to Independents and smaller parties, as the Sinn Féin question is asked again
Postal votes on the programme for government will be counted on Friday.
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Jun 24th 2020, 6:05 AM
If PfG is rejected, Micheál Martin says 'there is no Plan B' while Mary Lou McDonald says 'there will have to be talks'
Members of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party are currently voting on a proposed programme for government.
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Jun 23rd 2020, 10:51 AM
The top jobs: Who is likely to take a seat at the Cabinet table?
Micheál Martin, Leo Varadkar and Eamon Ryan will be carving up the Cabinet positions. Here’s who we predict.
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Jun 20th 2020, 6:30 AM
Green Party division on entering government laid bare as party concludes online convention
About 2,600 members of the Green Party registered to watch the online convention.
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Jun 18th 2020, 9:40 PM
Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Green Party parliamentary members endorse programme for government
The Green Party have voted in favour of the proposed programme for government but there have been four abstentions.
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Jun 15th 2020, 11:16 PM
What happens next?: A new Taoiseach, postal votes and a Dáil sitting in the Convention Centre
Micheál Martin is set to take over as Taoiseach at the end of the month, while Leo Varadkar will become Tánaiste.
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Jun 15th 2020, 8:10 PM
Carbon, cycling and housing: The main points in the draft programme for government
Here are the main things to know from the document published today.
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Jun 15th 2020, 6:59 PM
Agreed timeline for rotating Taoiseach will see Martin take reins until end of 2022
Micheál Martin will be Taoiseach for the first two years of the next government, before Leo Varadkar takes the top job again.
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Jun 15th 2020, 1:45 PM
Leaders of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Green Party agree on draft programme for government
The programme will now have to be voted on by the parties’ members.
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Jun 15th 2020, 12:08 PM
No deal reached on government formation with party leader talks to resume
It is expected a deal will be signed off.
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Jun 14th 2020, 10:15 PM
Talks down to the wire as teams push to agree programme for government this weekend
Negotiators from Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and the Green Party are set to continue their talks into the weekend.
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Jun 13th 2020, 11:44 AM
Ombudsman expresses 'grave concern' over potential abolition of Department of Children
The Children’s Ombudsman has written a letter to the three party leaders involved in government formation talks.
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Jun 12th 2020, 1:16 PM
Still some 'heavy lifting' to be done in government formation talks, as teams work towards weekend deal
It is understood some progress was made in relation to agriculture and emissions, with parties signing off on the 7% target.
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Jun 12th 2020, 6:15 AM
Independents more stable than the Greens in government, says minister as weekend deadline set for deal
The deadlines for getting a deal done have been successfully pushed back in recent days.
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Jun 10th 2020, 6:24 PM
'Progress made' but no breakthrough yet in Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Green Party coalition talks
Good progress was made yesterday but there is still disagreement on some issues according to Fine Gael’s Martin Heydon.
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Jun 7th 2020, 7:35 PM
Greens, FF and FG to meet today for plenary session on programme for government
All sides will attempt to agree a significant number of policies today.
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Jun 2nd 2020, 2:30 PM
Fine Gael 'treads carefully', but Fianna Fáil is eager to fast-track reopening of the country
Senior figures in Fianna Fáil have been questioning some of the guidelines this week.
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May 31st 2020, 8:30 AM
Opinion: 'Caretaker governments without any limitations on powers do no favours for democracy'
Barrister Hugh O’Donnell says ministers still holding power despite losing their seats is untenable in the long run.
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May 30th 2020, 10:30 AM
Eamon Ryan says he wasn't thrown by letter that urged Catherine Martin to contest leadership
Government formation talks continue this week with a view to getting a government up and running by June.
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May 25th 2020, 12:22 PM
The Explainer: 100 days after the election, what's happening with government formation?
Yep, we still don’t have a government yet… we take a look at what’s going on.
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May 21st 2020, 6:30 PM
Catherine Martin will give 'serious consideration' to contesting the Green Party leadership
While the party talks about entering government, it has another battle on its hands.
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May 20th 2020, 5:26 PM
Contingency plans for another election spark row between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil
Leo Varadkar is to contact Micheál Martin today over comments made by two Fianna Fáil TDs.
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May 17th 2020, 3:37 PM
Labour Party rules itself out of joining a FF-FG coalition government
Varadkar said he was disappointed to hear the Labour Party had stepped back from talks.
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May 15th 2020, 5:22 PM
Social Democrats rule out entering coalition with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael
The party raised concerns about austerity in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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May 13th 2020, 10:07 PM
Full week of meetings as FG and FF step up government formation talks with Green Party
The formal negotiations are set to last until the end of the month.
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May 11th 2020, 1:47 PM
Cabinet decision about Leaving Cert exams to be announced this afternoon, Taoiseach confirms
Leo Varadkar spoke to Pat Kenny on Newstalk this morning.
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May 8th 2020, 10:30 AM
Ambitious emissions targets will cost the taxpayer, says top government official
A 7% reduction in emissions year-on-year is a red line for the Green Party.
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May 8th 2020, 6:45 AM
FF and FG give assurances on Sláintecare as talks get underway with the Greens
The Green Party entered into formal talks with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael today.
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May 7th 2020, 6:25 PM
Varadkar tells party he's confident new government can be in place by next month
The Taoiseach said he is confident the talks between his own party, Fianna Fáil and the Greens will be successful.
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May 5th 2020, 10:45 PM
Green Party will enter coalition talks with Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil
The leaders of FG and FF have both welcomed this development.
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May 3rd 2020, 8:14 PM
Support for Fine Gael increases to 35% while Fianna Fáil is down four points, latest poll shows
Support for Sinn Féin now stands at 27%.
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May 3rd 2020, 5:50 PM
Harris warns government 'not sustainable for much longer', Donohoe sets July deadline to pass new legislation
The Greens’ parliamentary party members are due to resume talks today on whether or not they will enter government formation talks.
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May 3rd 2020, 2:06 PM
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