The Indo Daily: Inside the Eoin Hayes scandal that left shaky Soc Dem's red-faced and 'very angry'

Mr. Hayes was suspended from the parliamentary party after revealing he sold his shares in a US software company that supplies technology to the Israeli military, along with the details of his pre-tax earnings from the sale.

This scandal raises questions about the integrity of the Social Democrats, especially with Hayes's recent confirmation of selling shares for €199,000 shortly after his election to Dublin City Council.

The new political landscape is challenged further as Ivana Bacik, the Labour leader, has ruled out any partnership with major existing parties like Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, complicating government formation.

In light of the changing dynamics, political experts are left wondering about the future trajectory of the Social Democrats and the implications of Hayes’s actions on the party's reputation.

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