Katherine Zappone Envoy Gig

Dempo1 · 14-09-2021 10:07PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117892411#Comment_117892411

I believe they are actually part of the new dress code 😏

smurgen · 14-09-2021 10:08PM

Mother of god. I can't believe the FG video they put out. It's like something North Korea would put out about Dear Leader. Have they lost their marbles? https://twitter.com/FineGael/status/1437678785021808640?s=19

Dempo1 · 14-09-2021 10:10PM

Richard Bruton offering vigorous defence of Coveney, Katie Hannon having a great laugh all together and Matt Carthy SF hasn't even opened his mouth 😁

Suckit · 14-09-2021 10:18PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117891870#Comment_117891870

Right so. I had my morning head on me when I was listening to it. I could have sworn he said that they have no confidence in the government but would not be voting no.

All in all, I can't wait until today is over. I don't think I did a single thing right, and on the way home got hit with every single delay.

Dempo1 · 14-09-2021 10:21PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117892467#Comment_117892467

Honestly, I get confused with what Alan Kelky says at the best of times 😏

Dempo1 · 14-09-2021 10:22PM

Richard Bruton uncharacteristically tetchy tonight

Dempo1 · 14-09-2021 10:24PM

Mark Mc Sharry FF calling for a FF Parliamentary party before vote tomorrow, can't see MM allowing that

McMurphy · 14-09-2021 10:26PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117892502#Comment_117892502

What are the chances of a sudden bout of sickness overcoming certain FF folk tomorrow, meaning they're not available to vote?

Dempo1 · 14-09-2021 10:30PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117892512#Comment_117892512

That's what's being hinted at by the journalist on the panel, didn't get her name (Christine?) she's maintaining, still a lot of anger in FF and the treat of whip being removed and suspension for those who are naughty has not gone down well throughout the party.

smurgen · 14-09-2021 10:32PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117892493#Comment_117892493

Uncharacteristically? Always found him to be a snobish, loudmouth authoritarian.

Dempo1 · 14-09-2021 10:33PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117892541#Comment_117892541

Agreed but rarely does he loose his temper if you get my drift , his face was bright red .

Heard he makes great scones

McMurphy · 14-09-2021 10:35PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117892545#Comment_117892545

Must watch it back in the morning with my coffee and eggs! Early one in the morning, night all!

Dempo1 · 14-09-2021 10:37PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117892555#Comment_117892555

Good night, going to be a long day tomorrow 😏

Dempo1 · 14-09-2021 10:38PM

Night all 😇

McMurphy · 14-09-2021 10:42PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117892535#Comment_117892535

Just on this, as I don't want to lose my train of thought. The sickness thing would obviously be unlucky to come during a vote of confidence, but if you're sick you're sick.

And if you are a FF backbencher or rebel, might be as good as a guarantee to make sure you hold on to your seat in the next election....

~~Surely must be tempting~~, I mean sure, it'd be unlucky, but might be a saving grace too, especially as a lot of these lads think of themselves and their seat more than anything else.

McMurphy · 15-09-2021 09:45AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117892435#Comment_117892435

Was trying to get this on the player this morning, but can't find it? Anyone any heads up?

rob316 · 15-09-2021 09:50AM

MM dead man walking either way. FF will vote confidence in Coveney so they can have a parliamentary party no confidence vote in Martin.

Dempo1 · 15-09-2021 10:10AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117893459#Comment_117893459

Morning, ill take a look

Dempo1 · 15-09-2021 10:13AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117893576#Comment_117893576

Podacast here

"The Late Debate Tuesday 14 September 2021 - The Late Debate" https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/the-late-debate/programmes/2021/0914/1246808-the-late-debate-tuesday-14-september-2021/

I'll check if it's on player (Web TV version, not sure 🤔

Dempo1 · 15-09-2021 10:17AM

I'm not seeing last nights late debate on RTE player, it maybe because it's broadcast on RTE news now rather than a full TV broadcast as such, bit podcast above has all the juicy bits 😁

McMurphy · 15-09-2021 10:21AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117893607#Comment_117893607

Ah but I wanted to see the normally unflappable Brutons beetroot head.

According to Twitter, Matt Carthy tore strips off of him. 😉

Buford T Justice · 15-09-2021 10:28AM

Personally I think the motion is pointless, and not in an "Coveny did nothing wrong" kinda way. Time and time again this government and previous ones have demonstrated their ability to circle the wagons in their own self interests, irregardless of .... well everything really. Cling to power at all costs that's what they're doing. It's blindingly obvious that's what MM is doing.

Scandal after scandal keeps emerging, this is just another one in a long line of scandals from this government not forgetting Leo's bessie mate or the legislation to prevent large investment funds buying up large swathes of property which basically amounted to nothing since they can still do it... Again and again we keep getting told "lessons will be learned" with no real action taken ever. Yet again demonstrable of the contempt they have for the country. "Oops we got caught there. let's throw some junior minister or back bencher out for interviews while we duck for cover. Once the dust settles issue a mealy mouthed apology saying lessons will be learned and we can pretend like it never happened" - Again, cling to power at all costs.

Marc McSharry is full of bluster and has plenty to say, but i don't see him risking his own ass by voting against the government and facing "Sanctions"

Remember these are the elected officials that are put in position by the people in a democratic process who conveniently abstain from voting on motions when it suits them. Another classic example of power going to their heads. if I decided to abstain from doing the job I get paid to do I wouldn't last too long in it I can tell you that.

Dempo1 · 15-09-2021 10:39AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117893620#Comment_117893620

LOL, yes the podcast doesn't give the same affect 😂, I'm raging I didn't take a screenshot shot of Brutons beetroot red face. Carthy has matured alot, he remained calm and focused, didn't get excitable, I wasn't expecting Bruton to loose the rag, he was clearly annoyed with Katie who brought up his previous leadership bid (failed)

Beasty · 15-09-2021 10:44AM

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Floppybits · 15-09-2021 10:51AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117893656#Comment_117893656

The vote of no confidence may result in Simon Coveney being sacked, even though he deserves to be for the whole shambles but mainly for the lying he did to the Dail committee. That should never ever be accepted by anyone or any party. Anyways I think the tactic with the no confidence is to create more of a wedge between FF and FG and to put the spotlight firmly on FF. I am sure the FF TD's are not best pleased with having to support another FG TD in a no confidence vote after they have been be caught out. It just puts more pressure on them, fair play to them they have stuck it out this long and they may stick it a while longer but the feeling is that this is wearing thin now with FF TD's.

satguy · 15-09-2021 11:10AM

Has MM who is just about hanging on by his finger tips, used up the last piece of skin he has, to force the FF gang to back Coveny ?

Will one of the FF back benchers grow a spine ?

I feel that if FFG manage to get over this scandal, the next one to come along, will be a bridge too far..

Pintman Paddy Losty · 15-09-2021 11:17AM

All this brouhaha for nowt. This story, like golfgate and the Leo leak, are just entertainment during the summer break.

After todays motion is defeated, its back to business-as-usual. It must really stick in the craw of the usual suspects who got excited once again, and once again (wrongly) predicted the fall of the government. Don't you ever tire of being wrong????

McMurphy · 15-09-2021 11:24AM

Golfgate Still has legal proceedings pending Paddy, and Leo is still under an active criminal investigation by the NBCI for the leaking incident Paddy.

Summer break?

Cmon lad. If you're going to insist keeping up the pantomime dame routine, at least stay up to speed on the facts.

🤣

Dempo1 · 15-09-2021 11:31AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117893880#Comment_117893880

Perhaps you've missed the over all point of the thread, I've personally never called or predicted the fall of this government, some may have, I've looked for accountability and yes resignations or sackings.

The dogs on the street know ultimately how this will end but it's been damaging, will have long term consequences and the shameful Shenanigans have been exposed for what they were, disgraceful and outrageous.

I for one am very, very, very happy how its turned out (to date) whilst getting absolute pleasure of outwatching FG make utter fools of themselves and finally seeing certain FG politicians Squirm.

A good few months at the office, me thinks 😁

Larbre34 · 15-09-2021 11:34AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117893880#Comment_117893880

100%.

Some of the speculation here has departed to Fantasy Island.

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