Government formation talks hit a stumbling block over housing
Housing is proving to be a stumbling block in government formation talks.
The Green Party's looking for more social housing, while Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael want more accommodation for first-time buyers.
The parties will discuss the issue again today during the ninth day of talks, along with local government and climate change.
Fine Gael TD Frank Feighan's confident a government will be formed and another general election will be averted.
"At the moment I think the three parties are working in earnest to try to get a programme of government that they're all happy with to lead us into the next generation.
"At the moment I can't see a general election, because I think the three parties are working very honestly together.
"They come from three different backgrounds, but they're gone into those negotiations to try and form a government and I think that's very welcome."
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