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Local Minister rejects claims that the Government is 'weak'

Apr 17, 2026 13:01
By Shannonside News
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Local Minister rejects claims that the Government is 'weak'
Peter Burke

It follows senior Fianna Fáil Ministers insisting now is not the time for a leadership heave against Micheál Martin.

The Enterprise Minister is the latest politician to reject claims the government is 'weak'. It follows senior Fianna Fáil Ministers insisting now is not the time for a leadership heave against Micheál Martin.

The Taoiseach has come under intense scrutiny by members of his own party for his handling of fuel protests and blockades last week. But Enterprise Minister and Longford-Westmeath Fine Gael TD Peter Burke insists lessons were learned:

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