FIANNA FAIL MAY MERGE WITH SDLP: a report in today's Irish Times claims that "Fianna Fáil and the SDLP are poised to announce a phased process leading to their integration, according to senior sources from the two parties." The report quotes a senior FF figure and states the alignment will result in “one all-island party which will be called Fianna Fáil”. A significant announcement is expected, possibly before the end of January