爱尔兰总理在政府组建讨论中为与有争议政治人物的会谈辩护。 Irish PM defends talks with controversial politician amid government formation discussions.

爱尔兰的Taoiseach Simon Harris捍卫其党与独立成员Michael Lowry的会谈, Ireland's Taoiseach Simon Harris defended his party's talks with Michael Lowry, an Independent member embroiled in financial controversies, as crucial for forming a stable government. 批评者,包括新芬党的玛丽·卢·麦克唐纳(Mary Lou McDonald),由于Lowry过去的法律问题,对订婚提出疑问。 Critics, including Sinn Féin's Mary Lou McDonald, question the engagement due to Lowry's past legal issues. 与潜在联盟伙伴Fianna Fáil和Fine Gael的组建会谈在争议中继续进行。 Formation talks with potential coalition partners Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael continue amid the controversy.