Paul Hosford: No curtain calls following low-stakes piece of political theatre

Most of the attacking came from the Government benches as TDs and ministers let loose on Sinn Féin's record on law and order

Justice Minister Helen McEntee survived the vote of no confidence. 

Confidence motions are high stakes by their very nature.

Succeed as a government and you can claim a major victory, a mandate, and momentum. Lose and you're knocking on the doors.