Fianna Fail and Fine Gael to open talks this week

Micheal Martin has stated that a stable government is needed to deal with the virus crises.Speaking in a radio interview he said the outbreak will have serious, dire consequences for the country. He went on to say that hard decisions will have to be made.

The Fianna Fail leader felt that a second budget might be needed  to provide funds to combat the virus. Talks between the two parties are due to continue on Wednesday in the hope of forming an new government