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muriel_volestrangler

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Fri Apr 29, 2016, 04:06 PM Apr 2016

Fine Gael to form government after Fianna Fáil deal

Source: Irish Times

A deal has been reached between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil on the formation of a minority government led by Enda Kenny.

Confirming the deal, the two parties issued identical statements, saying they had “reached a political agreement to facilitate a Fine Gael-led minority government.

“Both party leaders are now being briefed, extensive drafting has to be done and then Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael will hold separate parliamentary party meetings to outline the details of the confidence and supply arrangement.”
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The Independent Alliance group of deputies was called to a meeting with Fine Gael in Government Buildings on foot of the successful outcome of the talks.


Read more: http://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/fine-gael-to-form-government-after-fianna-f%C3%A1il-deal-1.2629349

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