The first round of talks between Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Green Party to agree a programme for Government took place yesterday.  In a joint statement issued afterwards, the parties said they "hope this will be the first of many meetings"  Micheál Martin, Fianna Fail party leader joined us on the show this morning.

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