Abortion: Politicians start to grapple with issue they hate the most
Expect more jockeying for position in the months ahead
2017 was always going to be a year when the durability and longevity of the minority government would be tested, with awkward decisions kicked to touch during its formation last year coming to a head.
The painful journey towards a deal on water charges is now thankfully reaching a conclusion that is satisfactory for the majority of politicians, if not exactly being a beacon of good long-term policy-making.
The next major issue now ...