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Leah Farrell

Poll: What Government coalition do you want next time around?

Fianna Fáil TDs appear to be softening their opinion of going in with Sinn Fein – is it a runner?

DESPITE ANOTHER ELECTION probably being a long way off for now, there’s been chatter about what the next government might look like recently.

Fianna Fáil’s Jim O’Callaghan when asked about potential coalition talks with Sinn Féin this week said: “Fianna Fáil should neither rule in, nor rule out, any other party in respect of coalition, in advance of the next General Election.”

His comments come after The Irish Times reported this week that almost 20 Fianna Fáil TDs have said they would not rule out holding coalition talks with Sinn Féin in the future.

With the polls continually on the up for Sinn Féin, it is likely the next general election will be a three-horse race. 

So, today we’re asking: What Government coalition do you want next time around?


Poll Results:

Sinn Féin-led coalition with smaller parties (6139)
Fine Gael-led coalition with smaller parties  (3807)
None of the above (2992)
Same again. Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael-Greens (1469)
Sinn Féin-Fianna Fáil coalition with smaller parties (1207)
Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael with some other smaller parties (1058)
Fianna Fáil-led coalition with smaller parties (818)
 Fine Gael-Sinn Fein with smaller parties (671)

(We’re probably not going to get a one-party government, so we left that option out, but if you have other fantasy coalition governments, let us know in the comments below)

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    Mar 25th 2017, 10:18 AM

    I wish the Journal and other media outlets would stop this over reporting of the weather. Everyday its the same crap, warm for a few days. Cold and wet for a few days. Thats Irish weather in a nutshell..

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    Mar 25th 2017, 10:21 AM

    @Cosmo Kramer: To some of us busy people – the weather is critical to doing our jobs. Daily updates are critical.

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    Mar 25th 2017, 10:32 AM

    @Cosmo Kramer: And maybe, the media should stop reporting the news too as it’s always the same – car accidents, strikes, drugs, crime?

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    Mar 25th 2017, 10:42 AM

    @Fank Pulman: Frank the weather is either cold and wet, warm and dry, cold and sunny or wet and warm. Thats it with the exception of the odd windy day. Look out the window every now and again and your set..

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    Mar 25th 2017, 10:50 AM

    @Cosmo Kramer: An extraordinarily naive post! Cursory window observations will not tell you when the weather will change – or what it’s like (or going to be like) in different locations.

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    Mar 25th 2017, 10:57 AM

    @Fank Pulman: your not that busy dude

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    Mar 25th 2017, 11:02 AM

    @Donnchadh Cassin: But, unlike you, I can spell…

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    Mar 25th 2017, 1:33 PM

    @Cosmo Kramer: red thumb

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    Mar 25th 2017, 1:52 PM

    I agree. The weather in this country is not news, and should not feature on ‘news’ apps. There are several good weather apps out there for those who are interested.

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    Mar 25th 2017, 2:05 PM

    @Anthony Byrne: No – it’s not news. Just very important information, for many…

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    Mar 25th 2017, 2:25 PM

    @Fank Pulman: maybe we should cancel all traffic reports as well – because we know the roads are always crowded!?

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    Mar 25th 2017, 7:35 PM

    Yep. And the sky is blue. This is also information. Important information to some.

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    Mar 26th 2017, 4:30 PM

    @Fank Pulman: Oh sorry didnt realise this was an english test…ya spanner. also a great sign that somebody has lost any argument when you resort to being a grammar cop.

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    Mar 25th 2017, 10:29 AM

    You couldn’t even go one day. Do you have hard on’s for giving us bad news journal?

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    Mar 25th 2017, 10:24 AM

    See the gimps going crazy at even a hint of sunshine. It’s still very cold outside.

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    Mar 25th 2017, 10:55 AM

    @Censored: lovely n warm in my yard

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    Mar 25th 2017, 11:46 AM

    @Censored: 17 degrees is hot for March in Ireland lad

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    Mar 25th 2017, 12:46 PM

    Fab here. Don’t be so moany.

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    Mar 25th 2017, 12:55 PM

    Those Sheriff Street lads jumping into the Liffey near the convention centre.

    Do you all realise that you paid for their swimsuits?

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    Mar 25th 2017, 10:56 AM

    Come on journal let us enjoy the few days we have. We know its not going to last forever its March ffs.

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    Mar 25th 2017, 10:57 AM

    If we didn’t talk about the weather, we would have f*u*c*k all to talk about!

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    Mar 25th 2017, 3:45 PM

    My umbrella is up and down more times than a wh*res knickers!

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