Nobelium wrote: » Same as Saosise McHugh, they can't debate policy and just resort to ad hominem. Some people have short memories of what happened last time they were in power. Lies, spin, cronie capitalism and destruction of the Irish economy for a generation.
When the Fianna Fail-Green Party government overhauled car taxation in 2008, based on CO2 per kilometre, the advice from the Consumers’ Association of Ireland was clear: “Try to buy a diesel.” Motorists did not need to be told twice. The tax regime introduced by the Green Party TD John Gormley, as environment minister, caused sales of diesel cars to balloon almost overnight. Diesels went from 28% of new cars in the first half of 2008, before the changes to motor and vehicle registration tax (VRT), to 54% in the second half of that year.
Edgware wrote: » Another one who has had her day in the sun Now let her getback to elderberry wine and mushrooms
JohnnyFlash wrote: » Ming has never been very good at accepting constructive criticism. It’s easy to forget how much of a crank he really is.
batgoat wrote: » Suspect it's not the last we'll see of her. Say we'll see her running to be a td. Worth remembering that Simon Harris failed to become an MEP and later became a TD. So young and capable is my conclusion.
Edgware wrote: » Nah, pulled in to the Senate by Greens if they go in to coalition. That's of course if she doesn't resign
is_that_so wrote: » For all the scoffing at the Healy Rae tribe in Kerry, they work hard. He's self-important and feels he's owed a seat.
is_that_so wrote: » Where can she run? Mayo is a tough constituency.
VinLieger wrote: » Smith Leapfrogs Casey from McHughs transfer, Casey comes sixth and is eliminated next.
RandomName2 wrote: » You were nearly right
For Forks Sake wrote: » Well I'm sure Enda Kenny is retiring and I'd say Michel Ring won't be far after him. That said, Green Party candidate in Mayo only got 629 first preferences at the last GE, so anything would be an improvement on that.
Yurt! wrote: » Isn't Enda's daughter tipped to run? Maria Walsh will almost certainly be taking a stab at the GE as well.
ohnonotgmail wrote: » Casey depending on a miracle now.
Coillte_Bhoy wrote: Did Casey even run any sort of campaign at all? And he left it very late to announce he was running. Surely he should have been eyeing this from months back and have his campaign all planned and ready to go. Im at a loss as to how this man is a successful businessman tbh. Comes across as a bit of a spoofer not to mention an absolute dick
SirGerryAdams wrote: » No way is Walsh going to drop the MEP gig after getting the big money she only wanted.
Coillte_Bhoy wrote: » Did Casey even run any sort of campaign at all? And he left it very late to announce he was running. Surely he should have been eyeing this from months back and have his campaign all planned and ready to go. Im at a loss as to how this man is a successful businessman tbh. Comes across as a bit of a spoofer not to mention an a nasty tory dick
is_that_so wrote: » A lot of the Smith vote could be non-transferable. According to Ming Casey was on 3% in transfers. That will not do it.
Princess Consuela Bananahammock wrote: » Just goes to show you that a good businessman has absolutely nothing of an indicator as to how good or bad you will be in politics. It's as if they think making monkey makes you insightful and intelligent.
For Forks Sake wrote: » The idiot went on RTE radio in the past hour. He was asked that now his political run was unsuccessful would he consider doing something towards helping alleviate housing shortages in this country.
