Teams from Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are set to meet later today to discuss arrangements for a minority government.
A deal between the two parties is needed if any stable government is to be formed.
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Talks with various groups of independents are also still ongoing.
The Fianna Fail leader believes Fine Gael must enter today's talks with an open mind towards a Fianna Fail minority government.
Micheal Martin says he'd support a Fine Gael minority government if necessary, and hopes Fine Gael can do the same.