Reports have suggested that Fine Gael will insist on “parity of esteem” with Fianna Fáil as a basic condition in any coalition agreement, despite a 10-seat gap between the two parties.
The new parliamentary party is set to meet for the first time later today. Speaking to Shane this morning was Hildegarde Naughton, Minister of State at the Department of An Taoiseach and Government Chief Whip.
