Mr. O'Callaghan claimed that Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael were not dedicated to the Social Democrat's red-line concerns following a meeting of the parliamentary party.

50,000 affordable homes, the full implementation of Sláintecare, a senior minister for disabilities, publicly financed childcare, and substantial climate change action are a few of them.

A Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael-led administration, according to Mr. O'Callaghan, will probably get the backing of several independent TDs. Although he thinks the negotiations with the two parties are over, he stated that the Social Democrats are open to more talks if necessary.

In the meantime, the Regional Independent Group and Independent TDs Michael and Danny Healy-Rae are expected to receive official invitations to take part in discussions on government formation in the days ahead.

The parties most likely to back Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are getting ready for in-depth talks as the negotiations pick up speed. The two larger parties have agreed on a framework to make this possible.

In the negotiations, seven Regional Independent TDs have pledged to work together as a single entity. Michael Lowry, Noel Grealish, Marian Harkin, Sean Canney, Kevin "Boxer" Moran, Barry Heneghan, and Gillian Toole are among them.

It is also anticipated that independent Kerry TDs Michael and Danny Healy-Rae would shortly begin formal talks with Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil.