Irish parties look to cut deals after poll
At least two of the three main parties need to co-operate if a new government is to be formed
13 February 2020 - 16:15
Dublin — Left-wing nationalist party Sinn Fein says it has it had formally requested talks with centre-right rival Fianna Fail to discuss options for forming a new Irish government following an inconclusive election last weekend.
The request puts pressure on Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin, whose party has 38 seats in the 160-seat parliament, to clarify his position on a possible tie-up with Sinn Fein, which has 37 seats...
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