"Following the health concerns during the summer that forced her to withdraw from the presidential election, Mairead McGuinness is back on the circuit. The former MEP and European Commissioner has been spotted at two gigs with a European flavour in recent weeks. She saw Enda Kenny presented with the inaugural Trinity European Laureate Award a few weeks back and attended the European Movement Christmas party in the Mansion House last week."
"Taoiseach Micheál Martin in a tricky spot if Independents supporting the Government come under pressure But her successor in Brussels is off a few Christmas card lists of his former colleagues in government. The expletives were heard from Cork and Kildare as Michael McGrath took it upon himself to unilaterally announce the extension of the nitrates derogation on the national airwaves."
Mairead McGuinness returned to public events after health concerns forced her withdrawal from the presidential election. The former MEP and European Commissioner attended two Europe-focused events, including Enda Kenny receiving the inaugural Trinity European Laureate Award and the European Movement Christmas party in the Mansion House. Her successor in Brussels provoked discontent among former government colleagues after Michael McGrath unilaterally announced an extension of the nitrates derogation on national airwaves. Expletives were reportedly heard from Cork and Kildare in reaction. That sequence of events could place Taoiseach Micheál Martin under pressure if supporting Independents face strain.
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