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‘Heated debate and extremely strong words exchanged’
‘Heated debate and extremely strong words exchanged’

There was a tense giddiness around the corridors of Leinster House, with TDs terrified and excited in equal measure about what might happen next.

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Government already seems to be on shaky ground
Government already seems to be on shaky ground
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Independent Shane Ross defends Kenny ‘political corpse’ comment
Independent Shane Ross defends Kenny ‘political corpse’ comment

Independent Alliance leader Shane Ross has strongly defended calling Enda Kenny a potential “political corpse”.

Tue, 08 Mar, 2016

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“Don’t argue in front of the visitors” is obviously a warning which Shane Ross and his motley crew of independents never received as children.

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