Government already seems to be on shaky ground

Kenny has sent a signal that he is not going anywhere soon, writes Political Editor Daniel McConnell
Government already seems to be on shaky ground
Sat, 07 May, 2016 - 01:00
Daniel McConnell
Daniel McConnell

ONE vote. That is all that is keeping us from another general election.

The smallest possible margin for a majority in the Dáil is what we have waited 70 days for.

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