Will Simon Harris regret sticking by Helen McEntee as frustration grows over migration row?

Why has the relationship between Ireland and Britain soured over the issue of asylum?

Philip Ryan

Taoiseach Simon Harris has spent a lot of political capital on Justice Minister Helen McEntee.

The Fine Gael leader decided to leave McEntee in her office despite questions over her performance. The decision was made on the basis that ditching her would essentially feed into the opposition narrative that she was not good at her job.