A majority of the Green Party’s TDs, Senators and MEPs are understood to be in favour of further engagement with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, but strong divisions remain among the group of 16 about entering negotiations on government formation. The response of the parliamentary party was describe as “quite warm” to the letter, particularly the positive language in the two crucial areas of emissions targets and sustainable transport. However, a majority of the parliamentary party is understood to favour further talks with the two larger parties on government formation. Separately, a Social Democrats’ spokeswoman said it had yet to receive a response from Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael on a second letter it sent to both parties asking for details and clarification on the framework document it published a fortnight ago. “We will wait to see what response the parties come back to us with.

Source: The Irish Times May 01, 2020 01:07 UTC