Government formation deal edges ever closer

The Independent Alliance says Fine Gael will have to agree to radical reforms – if the group's to support the party in a minority government.

A draft agreement is due to be drawn up over the coming days, following the the conclusion of extensive talks between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil last night.

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However the Independent Alliance's Shane Ross, says the group's 6 votes for Enda Kenny as Taoiseach are not a forgone conclusion.

Deputy Ross, says he and his colleagues are due to meet with Fine Gael on Monday