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Local Independents eye ministerial positions as government talks continue

Jan 6, 2025 13:47
By Shannonside News
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Local Independents eye ministerial positions as government talks continue

Fianna Fail and Fine Gael are courting 'like minded independents' to make up the numbers and enter Government.

Government formation talks get back up and running today.

The Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael leaders will discuss climate, transport, health, and housing over the next few days.

It is the first time the parties have met since Christmas, as they try to hammer out a deal before the end of this month.

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Independents in the Midlands and the West are eyeing up Ministerial positions as part of negotiations to form a new government.

Fianna Fail and Fine Gael are courting 'like minded independents' to make up the numbers and enter Government.

Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner Paul Hosford has been looking at potential new Ministers:

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