For all his crusades, Shane Ross has little to show for two years in government
Ross appeared to signal that his continuation in government is at risk unless the Judicial Appointments Bill is passed by the summer recess - but would his Independent Alliance colleagues back him?
When Shane Ross, the Independent Alliance TD, entered government two years ago he had two priorities: the reopening of a garda station in his constituency and an overhaul of what he said was the “rotten system” of judicial appointments.
In attempting to deliver these priorities, none of which fall under his Transport, Tourism and Sport portfolio, he has found the realities of governing and lawmaking conflicting with his desire for fast political wins ...
