Paschal Donohoe and Tánaiste Simon Harris, who will be his replacement in the Department of Finance. He was key in maintaining relations with Fianna Fáil especially. With each of these Fianna Fáil Ministers, Donohoe formed the central axis of successive coalitions. Donohoe was always the leader of Fine Gael who Fianna Fáil most feared. Less than a year after Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil were returned to power, the Government is substantially weaker and its problems are piling up.

Source: The Irish Times November 18, 2025 16:56 UTC