Phoebas wrote: » Maybe, but they can't expect citizens to look stuff up from one government source and then make a phone call to another government source to double check it.
Podge_irl wrote: » Would you also like to vote for judges, heads of civil service departments, and UN ambassadors? The president of the Commission is elected in a not dissimilar fashion from our Taoiseach. We can not directly remove cabinet members either it should be pointed out - there is no recall mechanism in the Dáil.
Phoebas wrote: » The thing is that it isn't a 'requirement'; it's advise only. No doubt that Hogan should have fully followed the advise, but that not going to be enough for uvdl to remove him from office.
citycentre wrote: » I edited that to say "request" just after posting - yes we can get pedantic about request vs requirement. However I can't imagine UVDL will look too kindly on clear advice from the government being clearly flouted by one of her commissioners. What pisses me off most though is the way he continues to twist and turn and try to worm his way out of responsibility by pointing to guidance completely irrelevant to his situation.
ChikiChiki wrote: » Body language suggests its all a bit if a laugh. Don't think he is getting the furore.
Apollinaris wrote: » His interview is just sickening. Trying to blame the hotel and others. Disgusting pig.
Atlantic Dawn wrote: » Fair play to Tony Connelly, he's not giving him an easy ride, he has researched the topic.
stockshares wrote: » Blaming state agencies and his doctors.
Busi_Girl08 wrote: » It's the Citizens Info site's fault now.
