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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. »
An open letter to Richard Bruton and Enda Kenny
Gentlemen, It is with a heavy heart that I accuse you of making a mockery of mockery. »
Government announce competion to rename Smart Economy
The Government has announced a competition modelled on Your Country Your Call to come up with a better name for the so-called Smart Economy. »
Enda Kenny to whisper sweet nothings while riding you bareback
An Enda Kenny-led government will whisper sweet nothings in your ear while riding you bareback, a Fine Gael party conference in Killarney was told. »
Flooded communities angry over Taoiseach throwing water balloons
Members of flooded communities in the south and west have complained that it was “completely inappropriate” of Taoiseach Brian Cowen to throw water balloons at them this morning. »
Enda Kenny to abolish Dail, Fine Gael and himself
In a radical move that has sent shockwaves through the political system Fine Gael leader and Taoiseach in waiting Enda Kenny has said that he will abolish the Dail and the office of Taoiseach when he becomes Taoiseach. »
Cowen denies turning country into banana republic
Taoiseach Brian Cowen has reacted strongly to Fine Gael suggestions that he has turned the country into a banana republic and criticised the opposition for dragging the good name of the country down. »
Angry cabinet protests against Government
Traffic was severely disrupted in the centre of Dublin today as angry members of the Cabinet took to the streets to protest against the Government. »
Cowen helps Brown to banish ‘nasty wee beasties’ with song
The Mire has received a tape of a phone conversation between Taoiseach Brian Cowen and his UK counterpart Gordon Brown. The Taoiseach and Mr Brown have a lot in common – both having become Prime Ministers without applying for the jobs – and Mr Cowen clearly feels he can help Mr Brown: »
Fear of rolling referenda may prompt surge in yes vote
In what could be a defining moment in the Lisbon referendum’s destiny Taoiseach Brian Cowen has revealed that rolling dates will be set aside for future Lisbon Treaty referenda if we fail to vote in favour of Lisbon on October 2nd. »