Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

Transport Minister Shane Ross accused Coalition partners Fine Gael of treating him and his Independent Alliance colleagues as “an inconvenience” and trying to isolate them at Cabinet.

Independent ministers could vote against Fine Gael during a medicinal cannabis bill next week after saying they will exercise their right to a free vote on the issue.

Fine Gael are “in denial” if they think they can force their Coalition partners the Independent Alliance to oppose a new bill to liberalise abortion, Alliance members have said.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny is coming under pressure to offer fresh rural Ireland investments to shore up Independent support after initial discussions with unaligned TDs.