World of Politics with Harry McGee

The world may be on the verge of ruin, but the Dáil has more important fish to fry this week, namely the exposé of the secret ‘deal’ made between Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Michael Lowry’s band of regional Independents.

The Dáil has been in sclerosis for two months because of a circular row over speaking rights. It has put all other business in abeyance: the formation of committees, new legislation, probing of issues like housing and excessive State spending.

Last week we saw a replay of the unsavoury tunnel brawl that had led to the abandonment........

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