fergus1001 wrote: » https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/too-many-miles-on-clock-for-president-31248690.htmlhttps://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/president-michael-d-higgins-gets-11742617 here is your socialist hero
This despite the fact that gardai advised the Aras in writing over a year ago that the President's car, with nearly 300,000km on its odometer, was "no longer fit for purpose" and needed to be replaced as a matter of urgency. Since then, the 06-registered limousine, and indeed another state car used by Mr Higgins and his wife, Sabina, have both suffered breakdowns, necessitating the leasing of a replacement car which it is understood was used on just one occasion before being returned. Notwithstanding the clear urgency of the situation, the Sunday Independent understands from an informed source that the process of finding a permanent replacement car for the President has yet to be concluded. The source denied claims that Mr Higgins had made any demands for a 'new' car, saying that the matter was "being driven, no pun intended, by gardai". "There is no question that the President made any demand for a new car. He's quite happy to accept whatever model the gardai believe to be suitable," the source added.
fergus1001 wrote: » because they were pertinent to the claim being made one thing that did stand out to me though: The issue of the President's transport has been the subject of some controversy in recent days following the publication of a report which suggested that while he had taken delivery of a brand new Mercedes, he had sent it back with a demand that it be replaced with a "superior model" worth some €40,000 more.
The issue of the President's transport has been the subject of some controversy in recent days following the publication of a report which suggested that while he had taken delivery of a brand new Mercedes, he had sent it back with a demand that it be replaced with a "superior model" worth some €40,000 more. Responding to those claims last Thursday, gardai issued a statement saying: "An Garda Siochana does not comment on the security arrangements relating to the President. However, we would like to clarify that the transport provided to the President is a matter solely for An Garda Siochana. Contrary to what was incorrectly stated in the article, at no stage did the President request a new car."
fergus1001 wrote: » I did I'm not the one who made the original claim I just posted links what seems to have been the issue
"Originally Posted by Kevin Finnerty The waste that went on during Hobbit years was ridiculous. He sent two Mercs back because he couldn't see out the back passenger windows ffs!"
For Forks Sake wrote: I asked that someone post evidence to back that up, none seems to be forthcoming, in fact all reports seem to point to the contrary.
Grayson wrote: » From the first link. So higgins never asked for a new car, the gardai did after they said the existing one wasn't fit for purpose.
Choochtown wrote: » Seriously? Is this true? I don't believe that for a minute. Michael D is getting my vote tomorrow but if you can link me to a reliable source for this, he's lost my vote.
kunst nugget wrote: » https://www.google.ie/amp/s/amp.independent.ie/irish-news/too-many-miles-on-clock-for-president-31248690.html
This despite the fact that gardai advised the Aras in writing over a year ago that the President's car, with nearly 300,000km on its odometer, was "no longer fit for purpose" and needed to be replaced as a matter of urgency. "There is no question that the President made any demand for a new car. He's quite happy to accept whatever model the gardai believe to be suitable," the source added Notwithstanding the clear urgency of the situation, the Sunday Independent understands from an informed source that the process of finding a permanent replacement car for the President has yet to be concluded. The source denied claims that Mr Higgins had made any demands for a 'new' car, saying that the matter was "being driven, no pun intended, by gardai"
Choochtown wrote: » Still waiting for Kevin Finnerty (or anyone else) to back up that ridiculous claim...
MrMusician18 wrote: They needed to be replaced as a matter of urgency, yet were left to for depreciating in a garage for a year because MDH didn't want to be seen in car with the latest reg.
For Forks Sake wrote: » Can none of you actually read?? Once again:
kunst nugget wrote: » https://www.google.ie/amp/s/amp.independent.ie/irish-news/too-many-miles-on-clock-for-president-31248690.html That's as close as I can find. He was replacing a car with 300,000km on the clock tbf.
Choochtown wrote: » While we're requesting links: Any for Michael D officially objecting to a halting site? )
Presidential candidate Peter Casey has denied he made a mistake when he accused President Michael D Higgins of having objected to a Traveller halting site in Galway in 1968. Galway City Council has been unable to shed light on the claim, made during the Virgin Media One presidential debate hosted by Pat Kenny on Wednesday night, despite Mr Casey claiming that the objection was “on the public record”.However, a former Fianna Fail mayor with a similar surname, businessman Michael O hUiginn, has said that he was one of a majority of councillors who objected to plans by Galway’s local authority in 1968 to provide a hardstand in Rahoon, where Traveller families had been camped. Mr hUiginn noted that Mr Higgins was not on the council at the time, and he has no recollection of him being involved in what transpired at Rahoon. A Galway City Council spokesman said that Mr Casey’s reference this week was “too vague”, and also pointed out that Mr Higgins was not an elected member of the local authority at the time. A spokeswoman for Mr Casey said the candidate stood by his claim, insisting that he had not confused names, and that it was “on the public record for journalists to check”.
pgj2015 wrote: » has anyone here ever read any of Higgins poetry? is it any good? as good as poetry can be like.
haley79 wrote: » i read one of his poems over in the farming forestry forum it's utter scutter
haley79 wrote: utter scutter
elperello wrote: » Got a link please.
haley79 wrote: » its the election thread 5th post Excert from Michael D's poem "The Betrayal" Seems he was pissed off too at Presidents taking Jets to destinations at the cost of the welfare class Nor did you speak too much. You had broken an attendant’s glasses, the holy nurse told me, when you were admitted. Your father is a very difficult man, as you must know. And Social Welfare is slow and if you would pay for the glasses, I would appreciate it. It was 1964, just after optical benefit was rejected by de Valera for poorer classes in his Republic, who could not afford, as he did to travel to Zurich for there regular tests and their rimless glasses.
elperello wrote: » https://www.poetryinternationalweb.net/pi/site/poem/item/21563/auto/0/THE-BETRAYAL This is a link to the full poem. Takes a strong man to bare his soul writing a poem for his father.
Fann Linn wrote: » It is almost as poor as Gerry Adams short stories.
Bonniedog wrote: » Maybe keeping him in the Park be the lesser of two evils if he has less time to be writing his pomes.
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