I spent the afternoon at the Fine Gael Presidential nomination selection convention where Gay Mitchell MEP won the nomination. It was a surprise result despite the talk of a Mitchell never losing an election. Taoiseach Enda Kenny didn’t look very happy when the result was announced or at the press conference afterwards. Gay Mitchell will […]
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It would be an understatement to say that the Presidential campaign is boring and annoying me at the same time. Apart from the continual reinterpretation of the constitution and the promises to have conversations, change, create jobs (Niall O’Dowd), protect the unborn (Mitchell) the way in which hopeful candidates are broadcasting everything as they open an envelope or […]
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Now that it has all settled down after the general and Seanad elections, some thoughts turn to Aras an Uachtarain. David Norris is traversing the country looking for a nomination and is beginning to address council meetings and seek support. Today he’ll be looking for Wexford County Council’s support. Dragon Sean Gallagher announced his intention […]
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