With the dust beginning to settle as election counts head toward their collusion, attention now turns to the formation of a new government.
Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Jack Chambers Minister for Finance, Fianna Fáil Deputy Leader and National Director of Elections, Peter Burke Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Fine Gael TD for Longford-Westmeath and Rory Hearne, first-time Social Democrats TD for Dublin North West.