Ireland moves closer to forming a new government

Ireland moves closer to forming a new government after a deal is reached
Ireland has moved a step closer to forming a new government. Irish media says a deal was reached Tuesday between Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and the Regional Independent Group to form a government a month and a half after the election gave no party a majority of seats needed to control parliament.
New deal reached for formation of Irish government
An agreement has been reached which will pave the way for a new government to be formed in the Republic of Ireland. This follows the Irish general election in November, in which Fianna Fáil emerged as largest party.
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Ireland moves closer to forming a new government after reaching deal
A deal has reportedly been reached between Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and politicians from the Regional Independent Group to form the next government, a month and a half after November's election.
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