Ireland's Fianna Fail moots coalition deal with Fine Gael
The leader of Ireland's Fianna Fail party on Thursday said it was prepared to enter a coalition government with centre-right rival Fine Gael after inconclusive elections.
Micheal Martin's party narrowly won last month's general election with 38 seats, ahead of Sinn Fein on 37. Fine Gael, led by Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, trailed in third on 35.
None of the three main parties secured enough seats for an outright majority in the 160-seat lower house of parliament, the Dail, prompting coalition talks.
Asked whether he would do a deal with Fine Gael, Martin told RTE: "Yes, depending on a programme for government that works and that represents a new direction in terms of housing, health and climate change."
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