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Negotiators appointed by Fine Gael and Labour continue to meet at Government Buildings this evening to discuss the possible basis of a joint programme for government..

Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny and Labour Party leader Eamon Gilmore met earlier today but both declined to discuss the nature of the talks, insisting they would be briefed later by their respective negotiators.