TDs' preference leans towards coalition with a group of independents rather than the Independent Ireland movement, highlighting a strategic shift in party alliances.
Fine Gael backbenchers are asserting a need for equal power-sharing in a potential coalition, indicating a significant negotiation point in ongoing discussions with Fianna Fáil.
Fianna Fáil's desire for more ministries reflects its electoral superiority, while Fine Gael's insistence on a rotating leadership could challenge traditional power dynamics in government.
Both parties express skepticism about independent candidates linked to Independent Ireland, labeling them as populist and suggesting a cautious approach to partnership.
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