Fine Gael

Opposition eye no confidence vote as government loses majority

Joe McHugh, the former education minister, has resigned the party whip

Joe McHugh, the Fine Gael TD and former Minister for Education and Skills, has resigned the party whip, though his party leader, Leo Varadkar, believes he will continue to vote with the government. Picture: Rolingnews.ie

Opposition parties are considering their next move following the government’s loss of a majority yesterday evening.

Joe McHugh, the Fine Gael TD and and former Minister for Education and Skills, announced he was resigning the party whip and would not be voting in line with the government as it sought to push through a redress scheme for homeowners affected by mica tainted blocks.

The departure of the Donegal TD, whose constituents are impacted by the ...