Opposition outraged as new Taoiseach fails to show up in the chamber, but he didn’t fall down a black hole – he was busy phoning world leaders
Three party leaders, Taoiseach Simon Harris, TD, Tanaiste Micheál Martin, TD and Eamon Ryan TD, joined Junior Ministers on the steps of Government Buildings, Dublin on Wednesday.
Two veteran Coalition Juniors also looked shook. Fianna Fáil’s Thomas Byrne suddenly found himself in possession of the Gaeltacht portfolio on top of his other responsibilities because none of the Fine Gaelers wanted it. By not fronting up in the chamber on his first day, Taoiseach Harris very kindly presented the Sinn Féin leader and her Opposition counterparts with an open goal.
He wanted to know why the Tánaiste wasn’t present. He often fills in for the Taoiseach. Ditto for the leader of the Greens.You see, Simon had to make or take four very important phone calls and ... and ... and that.
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