New deal reached for formation of Irish government
An agreement has been reached which will pave the way for a new government to be formed in the Republic of Ireland. This follows a coalition between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gail after the Irish general election in November.
Ireland moves closer to forming a new government after a deal is reached
Ireland has moved a step closer to forming a new government. Irish media says a deal was reached Tuesday between Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and the Regional Independent Group to form a government a month and a half after the election gave no party a majority of seats needed to control parliament.
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FILE PHOTO: Ireland's Tanaiste (Deputy Prime Minister) and leader of Fianna Fail, Micheal Martin smiles as he arrives at the Cork South Central count centre, during Ireland's general election, in Cork, Ireland, November 30, 2024. REUTERS/Damien Eagers/File Photo
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Ireland moves closer to forming a new government after reaching deal
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