It has been a busy first week back in the Dail, as the effects nationwide fuel protests continue to be felt within the coalition government.
And as the Healy-Rae’s jump ship, Micheál Martin’s leadership of Fianna Fáil facing renewed threats, with a group of TDs approaching senior ministers to discuss a change at the top.
While it is understood the disgruntled backbenchers are not close to having the numbers for a successful no-confidence motion. They are trying to build support. And are in search of a leader to lead a heave.
The confidence vote led to further controversy, as Independent Irelands TDs were accused of “misogyny” during the debate. With Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee accusing the TDs of “barking down” female ministers during the debate.
On this episode of Indo Politics, host Mary Regan is joined in-studio by Irish Independent political reporter Aisling Moloney to assess it all.