longhalloween wrote: » Has anyone realised yet that it doesn't MATTER who the next president will be? All they have to do is meet the odd foreign dignitary, go to GAA games, turn a sod, cut a ribbon, meet old people and kiss babies. THAT'S IT! So it doesn't make a blind bit of difference who gets in. The president does what they're told, end of. Any decision they make has to be approved by the government, any real work* is done by the Taoiseach and ministers. It's purely a symbolic office, the same as the monarchy in England, so to all those saying the Gallagher is going to bring jobs, McGuinness is going to unite Ireland, Norris is going to legalise gay marriage, it's all pure sh1te.the term 'real work' may not actually refer to real work
orourkeda wrote: » No it is'nt
longhalloween wrote: » Has anyone realised yet that it doesn't MATTER who the next president will be?All they have to do is meet the odd foreign dignitary, go to GAA games, turn a sod, cut a ribbon, meet old people and kiss babies. THAT'S IT! So it doesn't make a blind bit of difference who gets in. The president does what they're told, end of. Any decision they make has to be approved by the government, any real work* is done by the Taoiseach and ministers. It's purely a symbolic office, the same as the monarchy in England, so to all those saying the Gallagher is going to bring jobs, McGuinness is going to unite Ireland, Norris is going to legalise gay marriage, it's all pure sh1te.the term 'real work' may not actually refer to real work
DublinWriter wrote: » Only in so much as our President doesn't wear a crown.
hondasam wrote: » We still need a good person to represent Ireland.
orourkeda wrote: » Another well informed view on the presidency.
Kasabian wrote: » I'll do it.
Saila wrote: » just let the current one keep it for another term, I know shes had her time but she did a grand job
Yakult wrote: » Inform us from up there oh mighty sirrrrrrrrrrrrr!
hondasam wrote: » Will you really, how much?
Kasabian wrote: » Are we still talking about representing Ireland? I will do it for bed and board.
harrythehat wrote: » To a small extent I agree. I think Fine Gael are laughing at the moment - They don't care about the fact that Mitchell isn't going to win because this election has gotten the economy off the headlines for weeks.
The Government must approve all Presidential communications, messages or addresses, both to the Oireachtas (Irish houses of Parliament) and to the public. Many of the powers of the President can only be exercised on the advice of the Government. This means that if the President wishes to exercise a power, he or she must first obtain the advice and agreement of the Government.
RubyRoss wrote: » This is a prevalent sentiment but people seem to forget that Mary McAleese has made some outrageous statments - comparing Unionists to Nazis was simply embarassing (bridge building?) and her stand-off with the heads of the Catholic and Protestant churches about taking communion was pretty undignified. She did a great job during the Queen's visit but it's typical in Ireland to either idolise or demonise. She belongs in the middle.
Kasabian wrote: » Op are you aware we have a constitution?
foxyboxer wrote: » A constitution can be amended. Maybe they should have included an option of "I do not want a President" on the ballot paper. :pac:
KTRIC wrote: » Do you mean shoot the odd foreign dignitary, steal some sod and molest some babies ?? It'd fit in well with some of the candidates that are in the running.
foxyboxer wrote: » What exactly does the President do that a minister can't do? Meet foreign dignitaries? Minister for Foreign Affairs. Turn a Sod? Minister for Agriculture. Kiss Babies? Minister for Children. Create Employment? Department of Jobs, Enterpriseand Innovation, Minister for Enterprise Trade and Employment. And what's the story with all the debates? The US only have 3 debates normally. Whereas we have had 5 FFS. I guess, the whole thing fills the news and papers. When it's all over it's back to saving the euro etc etc.
