Owen Stafford talks to the Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy about the post 2016 election fallout, on Gerry Adams
remaining on as Sinn Fein Leader and why Sinn Fein won’t go into a coalition to form a government.
Out words: next one also
Dur: 5.52
No concerns internationally yet about lack of government – Harkin
The Independent MEP Marian Harkin has
dismissed fears that Ireland’s failure to form a government is damaging its reputation.
The Midlands North West MEP says Ireland
is not alone in Europe in taking its time to put together a government following
an election.
Out words: worry about
Dur: 0.31
FG/FF coalition conversation ‘quite far’ – McGuinness
The Fine Gael MEP Mairead McGuinness says
that Fine Gael and Fianna Fail have a way to go yet before they can start negotiating
to potentially form a coalition government. Ms McGuinness, who is a Vice-President of the European
Parliament, says the establishment of trust is the first step for any negotiations
between any of the political parties or groups.
Out words: will unfold
Dur: 0.21