Sinn Féin call on Enda Kenny and entire cabinet to resign in motion of no confidence in the Government

The party tabled the motion following the recent scandal involving whistleblower Garda Maurice McCabe.

Sinn Féin have tabled a motion of no confidence in the current Irish government following the extraordinary revelations regarding the treatment of Garda whistleblower Maurice McCabe in recent days. Deputy leader of the party, Mary Lou McDonald, published the motion of no confidence on Monday, calling on Taoiseach Enda Kenny and his entire cabinet to “resign forthwith to allow fresh elections”. https://twitter.com/sinnfeinireland/status/831104920526979072 The motion noted the “failure of Government ministers to act to protect the interests of Garda McCabe and, by extension, endangering the rights of all citizens” and said that the scandal “goes to the very heart of the integrity of this Government”. Sinn Féin had signalled their intention to table the motion of no confidence in the government over the weekend, blasting the government’s inability to deal with the crisis in the health service and saying that the treatment of Garda McCabe “renders this government unfit for public office”. "The behaviour of government, particularly over the last week, has eroded public confidence in this coalition in the most fundamental and profound ways,” said Mary Lou McDonald. "Their chaotic behaviour and blatant disregard for transparent government mean that a General Election is now necessary "Sinn Féin will table a motion of no confidence in this kick for touch, cover up government without delay. "We will be seeking support for this motion of no confidence from all opposition TDs and Fianna Fáil."