Talks between Fine Gael and the various groups of Independents are due to resume this morning, in an effort to form a minority Government.

It's now believed it's unlikely that Enda Kenny will be elected Taoiseach by Thursday - as he has yet to secure the additional backing of six more TDs.

Talks with independents went on late into the evening yesterday.

Speaking afterwards deputy Dennis Naughten says the negotiations can't be rushed: