The shape of the next Irish government is set to be almost the same as the last one.
After the votes are counted and the results calculated – common goals will be negotiated and a coalition formed.But it will nonetheless take some weeks for the parties to agree a deal which will culminate with ministers taking office.
However, with Fianna Fáil having a bigger lead over Fine Gael in the final seat tally this time, Martin’s party may expect to gain more cabinet positions.The number required for an overall majority is 88.Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael would like to seek a coalition deal with a third party.Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said she wants to discuss the potential for a left-wing alliance with other leaders.
The Green Party lost 11 seats, and its leader Roderic O’Gorman is the only survivor of the electoral drubbing. Parties are likely to hold internal meetings this week about their standpoint ahead of coalition manoeuvrings.
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