@ United

You’re obviously naive and don’t understand that older people must take the ‘tough medicine’ of austerity. The good minister does of course have their best interests at heart.

Old Nokia Charger

Are you for real, “The good minister does of course have their best interests at heart”
The only interest this man has is for himself just like all the other feckers.

I heard this morning on Newstalk, that Denis O’Briens employees think a line has now been drawn under this whole episode post the statement by Minister Reilly last night.
The Endo has also written editorials and columns now, saying the same thing.

I hate to say ‘I told you so’ , but Denis O’Brien has obviously instructed his entired media army (Today FM, Indo, Newstalk etc etc) to start calling this story dead, all before even one question has been put to Reilly by anyone.

I had folks on Journal yesterday asking why i brought up Denis O’Brien in relation to this issue. The answer my friends is obvious, based on the Denis O’Brien media empire this morning.

Last week, the entire army went after Joe Higgins over 900 euro, 3 weeks ago, the entire army went after Pearse Doherty, and this morning the same army thinks the story should be put to bed, or their exact phrase used on Newstalk… ‘A line has been drawn under this issue, and we should just move on’.

There is censorship and propaganda at play in this country like never before in our country’s history. Pat Rabbit does not see an issue with Denis O’Brien holding onto the vast majority of news sources in this country, and the reason is perfectly obvious. Denis O’Brien owes FFg/Labour a lot from his dealing with East Digifone… Read the Moriarty report for all the details.

Spot on as usual Cal.
I also noticed yesterday a disgruntled commenter felt obliged to remark upon the effort and time you expend in researching your observations and the regularity of your contributions on this site. A rather fine compliment from one so adverse to your views I thought.

Thanks John. i know we don’t support the same Political Party’s, but the enemy of the enemy of Ireland is my friend. I appreciate the compliment.

Cal
The enemies as I see them do not lie in one particular political party; they infiltrate the whole spectrum of Irish politics. Granted some parties, due to their prolonged periods in power, have a propensity to attract more deviants than others within which they are then defended to the last in the interest of party loyalty. FF is a particular example of this.
On the other hand there are well meaning, decent types in all parties who are subsumed by this misplaced party (and corporate supporter) loyalty and forced to toe the line. I’m thinking here, for instance, of the likes of Peter Matthews or Joanna Tuffy (and even some in FF!) who are obviously uncomfortable with where they’re placed.
I have observed politics at home and abroad and the while corruption is a feature of all political ideologies corruption in Ireland is unique in the devious ‘cutehoorism’ that prevails all strands. Business and politics will always be entangled but instances where politicians avail of their positions to further their own personal aims whether it is in investment opportunities in nursing homes or skulking in a tent in Galway has to be seen for what it is – blatant opportunism in conflict with their roles in public office.

Jesus Cal!!! You and your conspiracy theories….

surely you are not surprised??

Surprised no. Saddened yes.

So what you are suggesting is that he is closing down public nursing homes in order to fill the private one that he has a 9% stake in!!!! Just say Trueleft….
I for one think thats complete b****x… This man has been independently weathy for a very long time and certainly did not enter politics to get rich…

I take your point, but should Stubbs Gazette really be able to decide who our elected officials are? Where’s the democracy there? (Not a FG voter or fan of O’Reilly)

How about breach of a high court order,is that more compelling?

Yup, sure it is. But that’s very different to just appearing in Stubbs.

So let’s have a combination of Joe Higgins group and Sinn Fein?

Defense of what exactly?

A defence of his actions Declan. I thought my points were pretty clear, but if they were unclear, or escaped you, please feel free to read them again. I was not happy with the defence that Dr. Reilly presented to the Dail yesterday. If you feel that he should not have to explain his reasons, or defend his actions, then we share different opinions about political accountability.

Kenneth…your comment in short is some form of party political broadcast…There is no story in this…The Minister explain it perfectly…and thats why the media , and the politicians will let it rest…simple fact is there is no worm at the end of the hole…

Also its a good job its not about making you happy Kenneth… I could care less if your ‘happy’ or not

Declan- I am sorry if my comment touched a nerve. Unfortunately I am not a member of any political party, but perhaps in time wise people like yourself may encourage me to change that fact. It is clear from your many comments on this thread that you are frustrated by peoples unwillingness to tow the government line on this issue. Some of us question things Declan, which may annoy you, but we will continue to do it anyway. However, I am not sure getting wound up and bitchy with someone who does not agree with your FG outlook is going to serve any purpose, although feel free to throw the toys out of your pram, as the saying goes. I have thick skin.
Also, as a voter Declan this fiasco should, and does, concern me and ‘making me happy’ should be one of the governments needs. In a democracy, THEY are accountable to ME. It seems you have let your FG arrogance shine through by making that remark. I am a tax paying member of the public and I question the Ministers actions. It is the governments job, therefore, to try and convince me, or at least answer my questions, and show me that the Minister behaved in a manner befitting his office. They have not done that. It is called accountability, Declan. You may have heard of it? And feel free to snap away at me! Having been called an IRA man recently, when I challenged another governmental apologist, their is very little you can say that will surprise me. I genuinely feel their are questions that need answering, as does the vast majority of people commenting on this thread. Feel free to re-read some of the many interesting questions Declan. You may find it enlightening. We, the people, feel their is more we need to know before we ‘are happy’. Are we all wrong Declan? Do you think we Should all just shut up and be drones? That is not a democracy Declan. It is something far more dangerous. Perhaps, as a FG apologist, you feel we should move farther to the right, and curtail such liberties, but I do not.

Kenneth, stop writing essays and go do something useful…otherwise you will just become another one of those on this site…

I think Twitter is more your style Declan. Nice short, digestible pieces of info. As for this page, I see nothing wrong with the people on it, and I have no intention of restricting my contributions to this site.

Thing is Kenneth…I am too busy actually doing stuff… I leave you and your band of merry ‘contributors’ alone…

Where is the corruption?? Please explain it. Dont just state it in the hope that it will be accepted

If we’re going to judge ourselves by the standards of British politics, we might as well just give up now.

Yellow teef, puffy red cheeks, masses of bi-coloured facial hair – what’s not to love!

Kinda looks like Fr. Jack’s long lost scoundrel brother.

@Sean- I couldn’t agree more. His position comes with powers that he can clearly use for his benefit, so, regardless of the way his party will spin this, the conflict of interest is there. He knows this and arrogantly refusing to address this point is poor political practice, at best, and ignorant governance, at worst.

says it all about you really…

Its rediculous to suggest this in any way compares to the ‘Wallace’ situation…

Again Paul agree with you,look how not just FG/Lab are circling the wagons,mainstream media is at too.Nothing to see hear,more along now.

Give me a break… There is no story in this at all…. hence its been dropped by everyone…including all the political parties..