Daniel McConnell: English departure is unlikely to be the last as tensions mount
Increased tetchiness and bickering among Coalition parties over the potential spoils of war
Fianna Fáil senator Mary Fitzpatrick heaped fuel on the fire by saying it was great that Leo Varadkar had found a ‘road-to-Damascus-type interest’ in housing after a decade in office. Less than 12 hours later, she was offering to apologise. Picture: Leah Farrell
THE events of this week could easily make one believe this Government is predisposed to shooting itself in the foot and is addicted to self-harm.
The swift resignation of junior minister Damien English during the off season signalled the fourth ministerial resignation of this Government and has embroiled it yet again in a self-made scandal.
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