Letter from An Taoiseach Enda Kenny T.D. to the Independent Alliance

Dear Members of the Independent Alliance,

Thank you for your letter.

You are aware of my seriousness in attempting to form a government. In that regard I tabled a formal proposition for a full partnership government to include Independents and Fianna Fail. This government would provide stability and a capacity to introduce 5 budgets over the coming years. I believe that this is in the best interests of our country and by far the best option open to all.

I assure you that my proposal would give full parity of esteem to Independent members and Fianna Fail members in regard to all matters pertaining to government. I believe that all members would have the opportunity to support and the right to participate in such a government.

I am prepared to host such a meeting involving all Independents involved in recent discussions, together with the Leader of Fianna Fail. I intend to write to all Independent members and to the Fianna Fail Leader to that effect. In the interests of transparency I think it is appropriate that I publish this letter which I intend doing this evening.

Thank you again for your letter.

Kind regards,

Yours sincerely,

Enda Kenny T.D. 
Taoiseach