The Government is set to survive a crucial vote in the Seanad over welfare cuts as the threat of a Labour Party revolt recedes.

Last night it appeared the support of just one Labour Senator remained in doubt after days of speculation that the Government could face an embarrassing defeat.

At least four Labour Senators had expressed reservations about supporting the Social Welfare Bill which gives effect to the welfare changes announced in the budget.

Debate on the Bill will begin in the Seanad tomorrow and will continue until Thursday…

However, one of the doubtful Senators said yesterday he would back the Bill; two others who declined to comment are believed to have assured the party leadership they will vote for it; and the position of one remains in doubt.

 

Coalition Set to Survive Seanad vote on welfare reductions (Stephen Collins, Michael O’Regan, Irish Times)

(Laura Hutton/Photocall Ireland)

First Mass.

A little something for the priest.

And then par-tay.

Joan Burton’s Team Blew €5K On Staff Party:  Social Protection Used Taxpayers’ Money To Fund ‘Get-Together’ For Ex-Colleagues (Ken Foxe, Irish Mail On Sunday)

Image via and thanks Ken Foxe

I touch your face while you are sleeping
And hold your hand
Don’t understand what’s going on.

Etc.

Linda Kavanagh writes:

This was my pic of the night from East 17 gig [in the Regency Hotel, Drumcondra, Dublin]

 

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