Daniel McConnell: What exactly is the Government's position on Big Phil?

News of the Garda stoppage emerged on Sunday evening raised further issues and concerns around EU commissioner Phil Hogan. Picture: Sam Boal/RollingNews.ie

After a weekend of tumult surrounding our political class, one wondered if Monday would see the drama continue.

We didn’t have to wait long. Housing minister Darragh O’Brien upped the ante by saying that the Government does not have confidence in EU commissioner Phil Hogan and that he should resign.