Government formation, or something like it Any prospect of a left-wing party such as Labour going into government had vanished like festive snow on the ditch over the Christmas period this time last year, and January brought the crisp winter clarity that the Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael coalition would rely instead on an eclectic clatter of independents to return to power. The involvement of one Michael Lowry, seen as the de facto leader of the Independent group, immediately aroused suspicions of secret constituency deals, which the Government denied. Leaning on Lowry also exposed the Coalition to harsh criticism, with...
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