Irish political week: Budget talks and Garvaghy Road stand-off dominate

The political week in Ireland was dominated by crunch budget negotiations and a stand-off on the Garvaghy Road in Northern Ireland. The quote 'There are no Fenian bastards' appears to be a sectarian remark, likely from a political figure, adding tension to the situation. The outcome of budget talks and the resolution of the stand-off remain uncertain, with implications for Irish domestic politics and cross-community relations.