As the General Election count nears completion in Ireland, RTÉ’s Political Correspondent Paul Cunningham outlines the five crucial steps that could lead to the formation of the next coalition government. With Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael expected to hold significant seats in the Dáil, both parties will engage in discussions on policy and structure before reaching out to potential coalition partners. The process culminates with finalizing a Programme for Government and a Dáil vote, though a new government may not be in place until January 2024.