Coalition partners angered by Fianna Fáil distancing from referendum defeats

Fianna Fáil leader in the Seanad Lisa Chambers revealed that she had voted against both questions, despite having canvassed for a double Yes vote

Fianna Fáil leader in the Seanad Lisa Chambers revealed that she had voted against both questions put forward by the Government on family and care, despite having canvassed for a double Yes vote. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Moves by Fianna Fáil politicians to distance themselves from the Government's referendum defeats last weekend have angered coalition partners.

Fianna Fáil leader in the Seanad Lisa Chambers revealed that she had voted against both questions put forward by the Government on family and care, despite having canvassed for a double Yes vote.