TD Jennifer Whitmore said ‘the fact that the government was not prepared is inexcusable’

The party, founded in 2015, look like they could be possible kingmakers in the next government.

Launching its manifesto, Cian O’Callaghan outlined a series of ‘red lines’ that his party would require before contemplating entering government.

Ireland also intends to intervene in South Africa’s case against Israel for genocide before the end of the year.

A number of her political colleagues in the Dail wished her well.

The Social Democrats criticised a failure to confirm that the budget would deliver a 25 per cent reduction to childcare fees