No general election in the near future as Government survives vote of no confidence
The final tally in support of the Government was 85 to 66. The Government has survived the vote of no confidence, with a final vote of 85 to 66. The motion was initially brought forward by Sinn Féin following the loss of the coalition’s majority last week. However, the Government then countered with a confidence […]
4 years ago
Taoiseach says Irish people actually don’t want a general election, thanks
The no confidence vote is imminent. Despite facing a vote of no confidence, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has proved quite bullish since opposition rival Mary Lou McDonald announced her party’s plans to challenge the current administration. On Tuesday, the vote will take place in Dáil Éireann – read our in-depth explainer of how we got to […]
4 years ago
EXPLAINER: What the hell is going on with the no confidence vote?
What does it mean, and what happens if it passes? With governments falling across the world and leaders being made to resign, it’s easy to imagine that something similar is set to happen in Ireland with this week’s imminent no confidence vote. With the coalition Government majority suddenly gone, Sinn Féin has swooped in to […]
4 years ago
Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy has survived a motion of no confidence in the Dáil
There was a strong debate that went into the late hours of Tuesday night. A motion of no-confidence in Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy was debated on Tuesday evening following Sinn Féin’s confirmation some three weeks ago that they had planned to table such a vote during this Dáil term. The party – who have criticised […]
8 years ago