Second election speculation mounts after government formation impasse
A minority government is now the only option.
All eyes are on government buildings as the possibility of a second general election is looking increasingly likely.
A minority government is now the only option, after Fianna Fáil yesterday rejected an offer for coalition.
Fine Gael have branded Fianna Fáil's decision "a serious mistake" and the party says it will make every effort to put a stable Government in place by next Thursday.
The Acting Taoiseach Enda Kenny has accused Fianna Fáil of putting "narrow party interests ahead of the public interest and the party says it's an historic missed opportunity.
Acting Health Minister Leo Varadkar says the offer is still on the table:
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