Politics
Suggestion Callely once claimed modest expenses dismissed as slur
Suggestions that Senator Ivor Callely only claimed reasonable and modest expenses for his first days as a TD in 1989 have been dismissed as outrageous, absurd and a slur. »
Confusion as to what conduct is unbecoming for Fianna Fáil
One hundred per cent of respondents to a Mire A.R.S.E. poll do not understand why Senator Ivor Callely was last night suspended from membership of Fianna Fáil, over allegations of “conduct unbecoming” a member of the organisation. »
Nude calendar in aid of economy to feature Taoiseach and Cabinet
Plans are at an advanced stage for the Taoiseach and members of the Cabinet to pose nude for a fund-raising calendar in aid of the economy. »
Exclusive: Secret of Irish politics revealed to The Mire
Following late night sessions at the MacGill summer school The Mire has been able to shed light on a mystery that has confounded political analysts for generations. »
New political party to reinstate lavish expenses for good of nation
Senior members of Fianna Fáil are considering forming a new political party to reinstate lavish unvouched expenses for the good of the country. »
Callely source speaks out about appalling conditions on Gravy Train
A source close to Ivor Callely has spoken out about the appalling conditions the disgraced Senator had to endure aboard the Gravy Train. »
Govt may charge for idea of water until it can prove water exists
The Government’s plan to introduce water charges has been threatened by the Department of the Environment’s failure to prove that water actually exists. »
Experts believe Cowen may have caught Tourette’s off Coughlan
Experts in Tourette’s syndrome now believe the condition might be contagious and that Taoiseach Brian Cowen caught it from Education Minister Mary Coughlan. »
Horse shaggers relieved as Cowen says no more curbs on rural sports
Devotees of the ancient and gentle tradition of horse shagging were relieved today when Taoiseach Brian Cowen promised he will not support further restrictions on rural pursuits. »
Gardai warn constituents not to approach TDs empty-handed
As TDs return to their constituencies for the summer break Gardai have urged communities to operate nightly curfews, leaving the desolate streets to the elected representatives. »