Sinn Féin says it's now ready to go into government - but won't say who it would like to share power with.
The party says the government is now a "busted flush" - and it's now ready to ask the public for permission to run the country.
The comments come as the parties prepare for the return of the Dáil from its Christmas break tomorrow.
But Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams says he's not interested in discussing any potential coalition partners just yet:
