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In the final instalment of our series on Labour’s time in government from 2011 to 2016, things get darker as it becomes clear economic progress will not be enough for voters to forgive the party for its role in austerity.
Labour’s poor showing in the 2014 local and European elections leads to a change at the top. But Joan Burton’s leadership does not revive Labour’s fortunes.
Then, when the disenchanted take to the streets to oppose water charges, the scale of public anger becomes clear - and much of it is still directed at Labour.
McEntee refuses to say if O’Callaghan consulted her on request for Army to clear blockades
Irishman Anthony Whelan appointed to senior job in European Commission
Fuel protests: Coalition’s worst week shows Ireland unprepared for economic deterioration
Fuel protests: Government to raid exchequer surplus for €505m support package
To wrap up the story, Pat and Hugh talk about the roads not travelled. Could Labour have avoided its 2016 general election wipeout, a political setback it has struggled to recover from ever since?
