The Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams today ruled out entering into any coalition government with the Progressive Democrats.
Mr Adams said his party does not have a preference between forming a government with Fianna Fáil or a coalition of other parties, except for the PDs.
The Sinn Féin leader accused the PDs of being "ultra-conservative" and "arrogant" in their approach because they are a "niche" party.
Speaking on RTÉ radio this afternoon Mr Adams said: "What Sinn Féin want to do is to try and use the bargaining power we have after the election to try and get a programme for government.
"Then whoever, can contribute to that or can subscribe to that will form the next government".
"We want to go forward on the basis of the peace process, a united Ireland strategy, a radical policy which is about equity and equality and which is about building decent hospital service," he added.