Arrogance and complacency may be Kenny’s biggest threat

On the 20th anniversary of the fall of Albert Reynolds, Ryle Dwyer says history shows that a ‘comfortable majority’ can be a dangerous thing.

When the Dáil ratified the present coalition government in 2011, Enda Kenny’s nominations were approved by 117 to 27, which was by far the largest majority enjoyed by any government since independence.

Despite some defections and by-election losses since then, the Government still has a comfortable majority, but it should be mindful of the lessons of history.