Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are set for three days of government formation talks this week as the parties move towards forming a grand coalition.
The main focus of the initial stages of the talks will be on measures to address the outbreak of the coronavirus. However, there will also be discussions between the negotiating teams on other areas of policy.
Ivan was joined by President of Sinn Féin Mary Lou McDonald to hear her thoughts on government formation.
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