The Central Remedial Clinic threatens to destroy all charities in Ireland, thanks to the exposure of the naked greed behind the entire enterprise. Far from being a charity, the CRC […]
Bertie Ahern. People Before Politics
The most memorable staged image from the 1997 Fianna Fáil election campaign remains the quasi-religious poster of Bertie Ahern aglow under the text ‘People before Politics – leadership through understanding’. […]
Bertie Ahern’s Pensions — A Helpful Suggestion
Now I, for one, am glad to know that De Bert is not corrupt. Who amongst us has not had bags (literally, shopping bags) of large-denomination notes the origin of […]
Was The Mahon Tribunal Worth It?
The Mahon/Flood tribunal will end up costing over €300 million, and people are asking hard questions about it. They want to know how an inquiry could possibly cost that much. […]
Mahon Tribunal Report
The Mahon Tribunal report is due out shortly, so this is going to be a dynamically changing post as information emerges. This is the day we find out what Mahon […]
Micheál Martin’s Speech at Fianna Fáil Árd-Fheis 2012
It was fascinating to hear Micheál Martin apologising at the Fianna Fáil Árd-Fheis, although precisely what he apologised for is open to debate. Martin has a gift for appearing sincere […]
Much Wants More — Bertie and the Millionaire Tribunal Lwyers
In the same week that a man in Kerry wrote to the media revealing that his children are hungry because all his money goes on the mortgage, we have the […]
Mahon Tribunal Report Due For Publication
Shining a light into the dark corners of Irish life.
Prick-in-a-Box
The ape who would be king
Scandal of National Children’s Hospital
Bertie Ahern’s ignorance and cynicism linger to threaten children’s welfare