Tánaiste Leo Varadkar last night survived a confidence motion in the Dáil
TDs voted confidence in the Tánaiste and the government by 92 votes to 65.
Nine Independents voted alongside the government to defeat the campaign from Sinn Féin to get Leo Varadkar to resign.
Fine Gael Minister and Wicklow T.D. Simon Harris was one of those very critical of Sinn Féin for bringing the motion of no-confidence, accusing them of trying to " introduce the Politics of Trumpism" into the Dáil.
Five Charged Following Protest At Site Earmarked For Asylum Seekers In Newtown
Five people have been charged following a protest in Wicklow last night.
East Coast FM Host 13th Annual Coffee Morning To Raise Funds For Hospice And Cancer Services
The 13th annual East Coast FM Wicklow Wide Coffee Morning takes place around the county today.
Redeveloped Arboretum Garden And Retail Centre Opens In Kilquade
The newly renovated, state-of-the-art 2,400 m² garden centre will create 25 new jobs, in addition to the existing 25 employees, giving a total team of 200 people across the business.
Extension Approved For Gaelscoil In Arklow
Arklow’s Gaelscoil an Inbhir Mhoir has received approval from the Department of Education for the replacement of two porta cabins in need of repair.
IFA Say Dog Attacks In Wicklow Are Getting Worse
One in-calf heifer has been killed and a number of cattle are injured following a dog attack
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