Fine Gael expected to 'overwhelmingly' pass proposal on programme for government

"Fine Gael members must also ratify the draft programme for government prior to Wednesday's formalities. The outcome of that party's vote is expected this afternoon."

"A source from inside the room says the Fine Gael proposal to enter Government again with Fianna Fáil will 'pass overwhelmingly.'"

"The votes from a parliamentary party ballot at Leinster House this morning have been carried in boxes to Fine Gael headquarters in Mount Street."

"While Fianna Fail organised the one-off conference to rubber-stamp the programme for government, Fine Gael held five regional meetings, the last two of which will take place in Meath and Cork on Sunday afternoon."

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