UPDATE:
Fine Gael has given a resounding backing to the programme for Government will all groups within the party voting in favour of entering a coalition with Fianna Fáil and the Green Party.
Overall 80% backed the programme which will pave the way for a government that would be led by the Fianna Fáil leader for the first two-and-a-half years of its term in office.
This afternoon.
Fine Gael HQ, Mount Street, Dublin 2.
Party workers count votes to see if Fine Gael members want to enter government with Fianna Fáil and The Green Party.
Meanwhile…
This afternoon.
The Clayton Hotel, Dublin 2
Fianna Fáil workers count ballots, from their party’s membership on the Programme for Government.
The wait will be a little longer. I have just heard that @greenparty_ie will not be in a position to announce the result of the vote until 8pm as the validation of votes took a little longer than expected. @IrishTimes
— harrymcgee (@harrymcgee) June 26, 2020
More as we get it.
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