It is more than five years now since Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael broke one of Irish politics’ last taboos and agreed to join together in coalition government. As Albert Reynolds ruefully reflected following the implosion of his own coalition, it’s the little things that trip you up. Since Yates is a former Fine Gael minister, many would have assumed he was speaking from that perspective. He chose not to share his commercial relationship with Fianna Fáil with listeners or colleagues. If this Coalition is to thrive rather than just survive, it will need to find a sense of forward momentum.

Source: The Irish Times November 05, 2025 19:18 UTC