The bruised egos and bitterness left by election 2020 and the rise of Sinn Féin have been left behind. Given the worsening crisis caused by the Corona virus Fine Gael sympathisers have suggested that the current caretaker administrationed lead by Leo Varadkar is in effect a ‘National Government’. A genuine national government would include Fianna Fail, Sinn Féin and fine Gael. Now Martin has little or no choice on coalition formation - form a full coalition with Fine Gael or keep them in power as a minority government for longer . There are talented people in Fianna Fail, Sinn Féin and Fine Gael.

Source: The Irish Times March 24, 2020 19:09 UTC