Regional meetings were held by Fine Gael in recent days, culminating in a parliamentary party vote at Leinster House on Monday. The final tally across all membership categories—members, councillors, and parliamentary representatives—showed 93.9% in favor and 6.1% against the deal.

On Sunday, Fianna Fáil members also voted to ratify the agreement, with 812 votes in favor and 62 against.

The Dáil will convene on Wednesday to formally appoint the new coalition government, comprising Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, and several Independent TDs.

The 162-page programme for government, published earlier this week, outlines priorities such as smaller class sizes, reduced childcare costs, and an increased number of gardaí.

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin is set to become taoiseach, succeeding Fine Gael’s Simon Harris. Martin will serve in the role for three years before the position reverts to Harris for the final two years of the term.

Meanwhile, a dispute has emerged between opposition parties and the Independents backing the government over speaking time in the Dáil. Opposition parties object to a proposal allowing Independents without government roles to form a technical group and gain access to speaking slots typically reserved for opposition members.

The Regional Group of Independents is set to receive four junior ministerial posts, with Michael Healy-Rae reportedly in line to become a minister of state.

The Labour Party has drafted a submission to the Ceann Comhairle, citing internal legal advice that challenges earlier guidance. Labour argues that government-supporting Independents should not encroach on Dáil time allocated to opposition parties.