Party leaders hold ‘constructive’ meeting on forming government

Micheal Martin and Simon Harris during the General Election leaders’ debate (Niall Carson/PA) - (PA Wire)

Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris have held a “constructive, positive” meeting on government formation, the two parties have said.

A joint statement on Monday afternoon confirmed that Taoiseach Mr Harris and Tanaiste Mr Martin have asked their respective negotiating teams to begin talks around putting together Ireland’s next coalition administration.