Fine Gael, Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael rule out coalition with Sinn Féin
The two main parties in the outgoing Irish government have again ruled out Sinn Fein as a potential coalition partner in the next government. The leaders of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Sinn Féin were taking part in a TV debate just days before the general election.
Sinn Féin candidate for Cork North-West says people cannot afford another five years of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael
Sinn Féin’s candidate for Cork North-West has claimed that ordinary people cannot afford another five years of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael.
Fianna Fail doubles down on refusal to form coalition with Sinn Fein
Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin says his party has made "a policy decision" not to enter coalition government with Sinn Fein after Ireland's general election.
Ruling Sinn Fein out as coalition partners is not personal, Martin insists
Fianna Fail’s refusal to contemplate Sinn Fein as a coalition partner is policy-based and not personal, Micheal Martin has insisted. Mr Martin again made clear he would not engage with Sinn Fein in relation to government formation post-election.
Sinn Féin economic policy a 'recipe for recklessness' - Fianna Fáil
Sinn Féin's manifesto proposals could cause serious damage to the Irish economy, the Finance Minister has claimed.
Irish election: Fianna Fail's Micheal Martin tells Sky why he won't govern with Sinn Fein
Martin told Sky's David Bleving that his party would continue to rule out entering a coalition with Sinn Fei over divergences in key policy areas like housing, the EU and taxation.
Opinion
Drop in support sees Fine Gael trail Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin, poll suggests
Support for Fine Gael has dropped by six points to 19% in less than two weeks, the latest Irish Times/Ipsos B&A opinion poll has suggested.
Ruling Sinn Féin out as coalition partners is not personal, Martin insists
Fianna Fáil’s refusal to contemplate Sinn Féin as a coalition partner is policy-based and not personal, Micheal Martin has insisted. Mr Martin again made clear he would not engage with Sinn Féin in relation to government formation post-election.
Micheal Martin rules out Sinn Fein coalition
Irish voters head to the polls on Friday.
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