Ministers step up efforts to quell growing rebellion over UK welfare bill
The government is intensifying efforts to quell a growing rebellion over welfare cuts, with whips stepping up contact with MPs and strategists drawing up plans for a mini-reshuffle.
The Irish Independent's View: Passing the housing issue around won't absolve political leaders of responsibility
In public office you are every bit as accountable for what you have not done as for what you have. One may be adept at dodging responsibilities, but avoiding the consequences is trickier.