"The Motion of Confidence in Tánaiste Simon Harris has been upheld by 94 votes in favour to 65 against with one abstention, Independent Paul Gogarty,."
"Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said the Government's motion of confidence was "cynically designed to intercept and shut down a prospective motion of no confidence in Tánaiste Simon Harris"."
The motion of confidence in Tánaiste Simon Harris was upheld by 94 votes in favour to 65 against. One abstention was recorded: Independent Paul Gogarty. Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said the Government's motion of confidence was "cynically designed to intercept and shut down a prospective motion of no confidence in Tánaiste Simon Harris." The vote outcome affirmed continued parliamentary backing for the Tánaiste. The abstention did not change the majority decision. Mary Lou McDonald characterized the confidence motion as a tactical move to preempt an anticipated opposition challenge.
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