"It's fair to say that role will be going in my direction, but as to what that is going to be, that is obviously at the direction of the incoming taoiseach," Mr. Healy-Rae responded when asked about a possible position in a new coalition.

"It's safe to suggest that a deal has been made for the Healy-Raes to have a position in a department at the level of a minister of state.

"At the end of the day, the giving out of any positions is obviously a matter for the incoming taoiseach, we'll respect that role." Most likely, the position will be at the Department of Agriculture.

A Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael government has been endorsed "over the next five budgets" by Mr. Healy-Rae and his brother, Danny Healy-Rae, according to the statement.

Michael Healy-Rae responded, "We are making sure that government are taking on board the issues and concerns that are in Co Kerry," when asked if there are any particular provisions in the arrangement that apply to the Kerry constituency.

Naturally, keep in mind that their presence in County Kerry is mirrored across the nation. The core of government takes those problems into consideration.

Danny Healy-Rae expressed his desire for a "return of common sense" in the political system.

The most important thing we want is for this government to return to the fundamentals and focus on the needs of the people, farmers, tourism industry, and all the other areas we have been emphasising.

"We're not sluggish to come out, and we'll continue to do so regardless of the problem. "We will try and make sure that common sense prevails, that’s the thing that is needed more so than anything else."