The three largest political parties will hold their first parliamentary meetings since General Election 2024 later today.

The three largest political parties will hold their first parliamentary meetings since General Election 2024 later today.

The three largest political parties will hold their first parliamentary meetings since General Election 2024 later today.

With Fianna Fáil having ten more seats than Fine Gael in the 34th Dáil, Political Correspondent Paul Cunningham assesses what that might mean if, as expected, the two parties enter into Coalition talks.

Fianna Fáil TDs have already started speculating how many extra ministries their 10 seats over Fine Gael should secure if they go back into coalition

Eight Independent TDs have formed a Dáil group that will give them speaking time in the chamber as well as positions on Oireachtas Committees.

The Labour Party will meet today to discuss the outcome of the General Election and how the party will approach any talks to form a government, while the Social Democrats are set to hold meetings with Sinn Féin to explore options.