Fianna Fail says the theatre of commentary on coalition formation needs to be toned down.

The comments come as the party's negotiating team is due to meet with their Fine Gael counterparts tomorrow - in the hopes of finding a method to create a minority Government.

Barry Cowen says the discussions can only begin on the basis that the idea of a coalition or partnership Government is scrapped entirely.

Deputy Cowen says the fact that both parties have agreed to meet should be respected: