Why a Gallagher victory means the end for Fianna Fáil
The cliché goes that it ain’t over till the fat lady sings, even if in Dana’s case it was over as soon as she opened her mouth, but it’s not […]
Tag Archives: Michael Martin
Bosses don’t often give compliments, but I remember one in particular being lyrical the night before an event. We were sitting by my desk late one night, ties loosened, going […]
100 days, or more of the same?
Usually, I wouldn’t get involved, and the reason is simple. The hundreth day of this administration is no more interesting than the 101st, or the 79th, especially given the fact […]
Meet the new boss…
At first I thought there was something wrong with my TV. When watching Dáil proceedings, a low humming could be heard. I switched TV, but the problem didn’t go away. […]
Nobody Loves You When You’re Down And Out
A few months ago it actually seemed possible. In the middle of Garglegate and the attendant witch hunt, it was whispered and then said out loud- Eamon Gilmore could be […]
Irish Politicians – Networking Or Not Working?
Open the papers, turn on the TV or check out your favourite blog, and the message is the same – this is Ireland’s first social media election, and commentators are […]
Gloves Come Off For TV Debate
As the contestants prepare for the debate which is due to begin in about an hour, you can be sure that someone, somewhere will be playing the Rocky music to […]
It’s Not Just The Parties That Set The Agenda
In the end, there was no empty chair. Plenty of empty rhetoric and a bunch of hollow threats and empty promises, but no empty chair. So who were the real […]
