It's emerged that the Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil leaders spoke by telephone for a second time last night after an initial call yesterday morning.
Fine Gael's nearing an end to talks with 15 Independents, and Fianna Fáil is to begin a similar process on Monday.
Fine Gael negotiator and acting junior minister Simon Harris says the offer remains on the table for the two big parties to talk as soon as today.
