The Sunday Independent's view: Will this raggle-taggle coalition stay the course?
Briefly

RIG’s acquisition of four junior ministries and the ability to form a separate technical group to gain extra speaking time highlights a surprising shift in power dynamics within the coalition.
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael seem to have hastily granted RIG more influence than anticipated, undermining their lengthy negotiations and raising concerns among opposition parties about accountability.
The deal provides RIG with considerable government powers, prompting opposition parties like Sinn Féin to feel aggrieved over the reduced time they have to hold the coalition accountable.
Despite Labour's potential for a more stable coalition partnership, their reluctance to negotiate has led to further consequences in this newly formed government arrangement.
Read at Irish Independent
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