Gloves come off as parties prepare for talks on a new deal
Both Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael expect overtures to be made imminently to arrange a process for negotiations to get underway between both sides for a renewal of the confidence and supply deal
The budget has been delivered and so, technically, the Confidence and Supply Agreement has reached the end of its intended lifespan.
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