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FF/FG/Green Next Government

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  • #2882
    namloc1980
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,686 ✭✭✭✭namloc1980


    Mary Lou banging on about a United Ireland.


  • #2883
    tigger123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,756 ✭✭✭tigger123


    Mantis Toboggan wrote: »
    What would private school public servant Leo know about enterprise, trade and employment?

    I've never voted FG.

    FG took over in 2011 when the economy was on its knees, and brought it back to a place of strength. So I'm glad to see them hold on to that position; they have a proven track record.

    Also, fair play to Leo. He could have easily opted for something qualitative like Foreign Affairs, but he chosen something where it will be easily measured if he's done a good job or not. That takes moxy. And at a time where everything's on fire.


  • #2884
    Mantis Toboggan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 19,505 ✭✭✭✭Mantis Toboggan


    Helen is there to get ratio up, nothing more. She's completely out of her depth.

    Free Palestine 🇵🇸



  • #2885
    Itssoeasy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41,907 ✭✭✭✭Itssoeasy


    Mantis Toboggan wrote: »
    What's this about Barrett, why are you mentioning him?

    You mentioned about Leo varadker as not knowing about his new portfolio and you may be right but my point is that where a person goes to school has no bearing on whether a person in this case a TD can connect with people.


  • #2886
    NovemberWren
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 374 ✭✭NovemberWren


    Floppybits wrote: »
    All she did in her previous role was stand behind either coveney on varadkar, she never said anything. Has she even spoke in the dail? FF TD's must be fuming.

    i'm not mad keen on f.g. But must admit, that that Helen McEntee seems very stalwart to me. When her poor father passed away, [so sadly], she courageously shouldered control of the reins in his Meath? constituency.

    Have heard her speak only a very few times, but was most impressed, [though not too much in agreement].

    could be Taoiseach?


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  • #2887
    Itssoeasy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41,907 ✭✭✭✭Itssoeasy


    FrancieBrady wrote: »
    I tend to agree. She strikes me as a lightweight, and I have seen her badly caught out on Brexit.

    More a quota post than anything. She'll be found out pretty quickly in Justice if she isnt up to it.
    My bet would be she will be the first head to roll if it isnt Donnelly

    when was that ? I don't remember her being badly caught out on brexit.


  • #2888
    rob316
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,463 ✭✭✭✭rob316


    ExMachina1000 wrote: »
    Hes too young to retire. Stick him in a corner with a few colouring pencils

    At least he's away from a major post anyway.


  • #2889
    martingriff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,712 ✭✭✭✭martingriff


    namloc1980 wrote: »
    Mary Lou banging on about a United Ireland.

    Jesus she is painful none of them (sinn fein) could be gracious like the rest can for more then a few seconds. Painful. She will hope that people will forget her admiration for the IRA and no problems to take up arms if she could


  • #2890
    JohnnyFlash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,055 ✭✭✭JohnnyFlash


    Floppybits wrote: »
    Don't be so f***ing rude, I as a taxpayer and voted an entitled to my opinion and my opinion is that this a shocking appointment for justice in this country. The woman barely spoke and just stood around at the back of press conferences saying nothing. What are her achievements to date to warrant such an office. Arsehole


    Calm down, my friend. McEntee was very highly regarded in Europe, spoke extremely well in the Dáil on many occasions, and was very much on top of her portfolio. She's extremely competent, hard working, and dedicated.

    Excellent example of how competent she is. Running rings around John Humphrys.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrtlNLg1lqQ


  • #2891
    Fann Linn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,653 ✭✭✭Fann Linn


    No senior cabinet minister from Connacht by the looks of things or did I miss someone. Thanks.


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  • #2892
    Itssoeasy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41,907 ✭✭✭✭Itssoeasy


    alan Kelly getting the digs in.


  • #2893
    Shefwedfan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15,752 ✭✭✭✭Shefwedfan


    FrancieBrady wrote: »
    Speaking from experience are you?

    I'm sitting on a boat here having just had the first pizza from my fav restaurant since lockdown.

    Nice beer and watching winners huffing and getting upset. :)

    Your sitting on a boat in a beautiful setting and instead of talking, having fun with family and friends. Your posting on a forum with strangers about politics?


  • #2894
    LawBoy2018
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,162 ✭✭✭LawBoy2018


    Itssoeasy wrote: »
    alan Kelly getting the digs in.

    What's his deal? Is he not meant to be in opposition?


  • #2895
    Fann Linn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,653 ✭✭✭Fann Linn


    LawBoy2018 wrote: »
    What's his deal? Is he not meant to be in opposition?

    Stockholm Syndrome.


  • #2896
    LawBoy2018
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,162 ✭✭✭LawBoy2018


    How tf was Alan Kelly appointed leader instead of Aodhán??


  • #2897
    StackSteevens
    Closed Accounts Posts: 873 ✭✭✭StackSteevens


    LawBoy2018 wrote: »
    McEntee in Justice is exciting, I must say. It should have been Jim O'C though. (My last J'OC post, I promise)

    Jimbo couldn't afford the loss of income from his 'real' job in the Four Courts.

    For him, his TD's salary plus expenses is pin money.


  • #2898
    Itssoeasy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41,907 ✭✭✭✭Itssoeasy


    LawBoy2018 wrote: »
    How tf was Alan Kelly appointed leader instead of Aodhán??

    Ask the Labour Party members that question.


  • #2899
    Marcusm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,098 ✭✭✭✭Marcusm


    is_that_so wrote: »
    Humphries gets it as well.

    Her father was a long time FF TD before he got caught up in the Ansbacher affair and became an independent. Norma, apart from being a woman, has the two important characteristics of being a school teacher and the child of a former TD. Teachers in the Min for Ed job are often not the best; unless that the type who “kicks against the pricks”, they are most likely to view it only from the teachers’ perspective.


  • #2900
    StackSteevens
    Closed Accounts Posts: 873 ✭✭✭StackSteevens


    Shefwedfan wrote: »
    How the limerick to cork train line?

    I like a lot of what you post, but please don't post sh1te about things you evidently haven't got a clue about.


  • #2901
    FrancieBrady
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 79,468 ✭✭✭✭FrancieBrady


    Itssoeasy wrote: »
    when was that ? I don't remember her being badly caught out on brexit.

    Can't check now as I am on a phone. It was when FG were looking watery on WA


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  • #2902
    StackSteevens
    Closed Accounts Posts: 873 ✭✭✭StackSteevens


    LawBoy2018 wrote: »
    Darragh O'Brien - housing.

    That should help him to tackle his alarming weight increase.

    When I was one of his constituents he probably weighed 60% of what he weighs today.


  • #2903
    Itssoeasy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41,907 ✭✭✭✭Itssoeasy


    Well why didn't the SD get together with the 57 % then and form a government then deputy shorthall.


  • #2904
    Finty Lemon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,736 ✭✭✭Finty Lemon


    StackSteevens wrote: »
    That should help him to tackle his alarming weight increase.

    When I was one of his constituents he probably weighed 60% of what he weighs today.

    The MLM diet I think its called


  • #2905
    scooby77
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 387 ✭✭scooby77


    Fann Linn wrote: »
    No senior cabinet minister from Connacht by the looks of things or did I miss someone. Thanks.

    Or Donegal it seems- North-west hasn't done well!


  • #2906
    FrancieBrady
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 79,468 ✭✭✭✭FrancieBrady


    Shefwedfan wrote: »
    Your sitting on a boat in a beautiful setting and instead of talking, having fun with family and friends. Your posting on a forum with strangers about politics?

    I'm reading them your posts. They are loving it...better than the comedy on telly last night.
    You were only bettered by Eoghan Harris on the radio there a few minutes ago.
    Better up your game. :)


  • #2907
    murpho999
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,929 ✭✭✭✭murpho999


    Floppybits wrote: »
    All she did in her previous role was stand behind either coveney on varadkar, she never said anything. Has she even spoke in the dail? FF TD's must be fuming.

    This is just not true.

    I've heard her interviewed many times on radio about the Brexit issue and I was very impressed.

    She really knew her brief and was able to answer questions succinctly and knowledgeably.
    Of course when she's at an EU conference and a more senior politician is there then they'll dominate the media.

    I think she'll be a good minister.


  • #2908
    JohnnyFlash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,055 ✭✭✭JohnnyFlash


    FrancieBrady wrote: »
    I tend to agree. She strikes me as a lightweight, and I have seen her badly caught out on Brexit.

    More a quota post than anything. She'll be found out pretty quickly in Justice if she isnt up to it.
    My bet would be she will be the first head to roll if it isnt Donnelly


    What do you mean by quota, Francis?


  • #2909
    Marcusm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,098 ✭✭✭✭Marcusm


    ExMachina1000 wrote: »
    The 18 other Corona viruses

    The 19 refers to 2019!


  • #2910
    StackSteevens
    Closed Accounts Posts: 873 ✭✭✭StackSteevens


    Fann Linn wrote: »
    She's a woman. Ticks all the boxes!

    And everyone (apart from me) has forgotten that her daddy was an Ansbacher tax cheat.


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  • #2911
    Shefwedfan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15,752 ✭✭✭✭Shefwedfan


    FrancieBrady wrote: »
    I'm reading them your posts. They are loving it...better than the comedy on telly last night.
    You were only bettered by Eoghan Harris on the radio there a few minutes ago.
    Better up your game. :)

    That is the saddest thing I have heard in my life....

    Are people not able to communicate anymore that they sit around reading an Internet forum?


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