The leader of the Green Party says talks on a coalition government are likely to go on for another few weeks.

The Greens walked away from the negotiations today - ruling themselves out of any coalition.

Both Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are continuing their government formation talks with independents today, but the prospect of a second election is now rising.

Speaking to the Last Word, Green Party leader Eamon Ryan said the two biggest parties need to speak to each other: