New Year, new government. But how much are things going to change? If there is any sense of urgency at all, the next government should be in place before this month is out. We know the shape it will take. The two Civil War parties are to be complimented by the now seven-member group of regional independents and a pair of Healy Raes.
The interesting aspect to this coalition is how exactly will the tail of the independents and Healy Raes wag the dog of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael. Or, more accurately, how will the tail silence the dog.
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