Regrets, he’s had a few, in Leaders’ Questions

The outgoing Taoiseach is not renowned for his scintillating oratory and is unlikely to miss Leaders’ Questions, but a couple of speeches made an impact, says Lise Hand.

It was lunchtime on a desultory day in the Dáil. Most of the denizens of Leinster House were in the restaurants or out enjoying a bit of sunshine.

The summer recess was only 24 hours away. Nobody was paying much attention as the Taoiseach entered the chamber and slipped into his seat, least of all the couple of journalists sitting on the press gallery.