More heads could roll after a tumultuous day in Irish politics

WHAT a day! We all know the old adage that a week is a long time in politics — sometimes it seems a day can be even longer.

It started with all the signs of disarray and disagreement in the Government, between the parties and within Fine Gael. Taoiseach Enda Kenny had what was described as a “good-natured” meeting with Leo Varadkar, the transport minister, in order to calm tensions between himself and Alan Shatter, the justice minister.

But the day ended with the Government looking united and solemn, and revealing a new scandal that requires an investigation of the highest level. And it could be an investigation with the most serious ramifications for our state.