Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are spending another day trying to form a government, almost 8 week after the election was held.

Sinn Féin says it's 'disgraceful' that discussions have taken so long.

A decision on water charges has yet to be made, despite reports yesterday that the country's two biggest parties had agreed to suspend the fees until more allowances can be introduced.

Sinn Féin deputy leader Mary Lou McDonald says Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have no excuse for not reaching a deal: