Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are dancing to Michael Lowry’s tune, according to Social Democrats acting leader Cian O’Callaghan.
“Michael Lowry is attempting to rewrite history. Having previously bragged about his role in Government, he is now claiming he is in Opposition.
“Instead of objecting to this farce, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are dancing to Michael Lowry’s tune.
“It is not just an embarrassing capitulation by the larger coalition partners, it is a shameful abdication of democratic principles.
“The Lowry Independents are not ‘unaligned’. They are a core part of this Government’s support network and have in fact proudly proclaimed themselves to be Government members.
“It is ludicrous and outrageous to suggest that these backbench Government TDs should be given Opposition speaking time.
“Any attempt by the Government to persist with this fiction will not fly.
“Micheál Martin and Simon Harris need to ask themselves an important question.
“How much damage are they willing to do to this Government’s reputation to keep Michael Lowry happy?”
January 31, 2025