Naughten resignation: Silence greets the one truly shocking announcement

It appeared that not even the Taoiseach had got the tip-off, with not a single senior Fine Gael minister present.

“The Taoiseach does not have confidence in me.”

The statement hung in the air. There was a sharp intake of the breath as TDs — knocked back and winded from the unexpected blow — straightened in their seats and glared at each other.