A majority of Independent TDs have said they are open to entering talks with the larger parties if the proposed government deal is rejected on Friday. Some TDs have said a new deal could be brokered within a week amid concern that Green Party members may reject the programme for government finalised last week. The results of internal ballots on the deal will be announced by Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party on Friday. The Green Party has widened eligibility for members who can vote by telephone on the programme. However, more than 10 Independent TDs have told The Irish Times they are willing to meet with the main parties in a bid to form a government.

Source: The Irish Times June 24, 2020 01:52 UTC