Statement following meeting between Leaders of Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Green Party

The leaders of Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Green Party met for two hours this morning.

The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to successfully concluding the talks and to negotiating in good faith.

They reaffirmed that the talks will remain confidential and a running commentary will not be provided to the media from any of the parties on matters being discussed in the talks.

All parties are working to conclude a draft Programme for Government by the end of the month and for its consideration by each party in accordance with their respective arrangements thereafter.