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Some highlights of Bertie Ahern’s career

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 11:12:33 +0000

Two of these independent TDs, Beverly Flynn and Michael Lowry, had previously been forced to resign from their parties after scandals. In May 2007, stockbroker Padraic O’Connor said that Bertie Ahern was wrong to say that he had given …... Continue reading »

We’re holding politicians to account for their antics at home. Now …

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 11:12:30 +0000

The fact that the Mahon Tribunal has been able to expose the lies and hucksterism of our soon to be ex-Taoiseach, as Charlie Haughey, Ray Burke and Michael Lowry were exposed in their turn, is a testament to the relative health of Irish …... Continue reading »

A conspiracy of silence

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:54:12 +0000

I saw the evidence of many ’star’ witnesses including James Gogarty, Ray Burke, Liam Lawlor, Charlie Haughey, Denis O’Brien, Michael Lowry, and many others. You may not be aware, given the lack of media coverage, but last week was …... Continue reading »

Lowry confirms coalition negotiations with FF

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 16:23:28 +0000

Independent TD Michael Lowry has accepted an invitation from the Taoiseach to negotiate about the formation of the next Government.... Continue reading »

Embarrassed

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 19:03:38 +0000

Embarrassed April 25th, 2007 Braking News said today Ireland is the laughing stock of Europe because voters still use pencils in elections, … Haughey or Michael Lowry. No, better to be the laughing stock and have a transparent system... Continue reading »

Accountability and advice

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 07:44:13 +0000

“I want to get out of here,” he said. “I’ve had enough of it. I’m weary, I’m tired of it. This tribunal has taken over my life,” he said. “This tribunal has been a cancer to me.” The tribunal has had “a massive impact” on him emotionally and intellectually. Michael Lowry’s plea to be rid of the Moriarty Tribunal is, I think, genuine. His claim... Continue reading »

Michael Lowry–everybody say ‘Ahh poor Mick’

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 22:38:22 +0000

Pity poor Michael Lowry. The tribunal, which he and others of his ilk caused to established, is upseting Michael. He is upset with the impact it has had on his life. Michael thinks it is a “cancer” on his life. Perhaps it is. Perhaps it is like the cancer he, and Haughey and Lowery and Burke and many many others inflicted on politics and... Continue reading »

No Divine Right To Spirits.

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 19:38:05 +0000

Isn’t it funny how the youth of Ireland are always criticised for their attitudes on alcohol? The current fury strongly felt in rural Ireland with regards to random breath testing raises many issues. The most obvious is the lack of infrastructure afforded to the country regions, yet a more significant and pertinent concern is the attitude many... Continue reading »

Moriarity the Mystery Cat

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 13:24:00 +0000

[ A woejus bastard, by all accounts]An SpailpÃn Fánach has been having a bad day. Perhaps this would explain my confusion at the publication today of the Moriarty Tribunal Report, or, to give it its full title – big breath – the “Report of the Tribunal of Inquiry into Payments to Politicians and Related Matters Part I.” The Part I is significant,... Continue reading »

When is a loan not a loan?

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 08:32:02 +0000

Iï¿½ï¿½ï¿½m just curious. ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½The difference of talking about somebody taking millions and somebody taking hundreds of thousands in exchange for contracts and other matters, and taking what is a relatively small contribution from friends who had a clear understanding they would be paid back. I do not equate those. If I was to take several hundreds of... Continue reading »