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# charlie-haughey - Sunday 5 January, 2020
Economic disaster, diaries and hand-dryers: Inside the most powerful government department
From the Cuban Missile Crisis to Roger Casement statues, the Department of Finance is involved in nearly every government decision.
# charlie-haughey - Monday 30 December, 2019
Charlie Haughey's hotel suite during a visit to France was triple the cost of the room given to another minister
The government also took special care with the visit of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Abdullah.
# charlie-haughey - Saturday 28 December, 2019
Thatcher told Haughey that Ireland's refusal to extradite IRA priest was 'a major setback'
Ireland and the UK disagreed over how to handle the case of Fr Patrick Ryan, and the US considered intervening, State papers reveal.
The Christmas cards sent to Haughey asking him not to forget The Birmingham Six
“This will be the 16th Christmas that my father and the five men… will spend imprisoned for a crime that they did not commit,” one letter said.
# charlie-haughey - Saturday 29 December, 2018
Charlie Haughey was urged to pressure 'British arrogance' over Birmingham Six and Guildford Four
The convictions of the nine men and one women were ultimately quashed.
# charlie-haughey - Friday 29 December, 2017
'My feelings go deeper than anger': Thatcher lambasted Haughey during aftermath of Enniskillen bomb
Details of the row about extradition procedures have been revealed in freshly released state papers.
# charlie-haughey - Saturday 25 February, 2017
What can Fine Gael learn from previous heaves against long-serving party leaders?
Fine Gael’s succession looks all very amicable at the moment but there are lessons in the past from the likes of Bertie Ahern.
# charlie-haughey - Friday 30 December, 2016
A Donegal child wrote a letter to Garret FitzGerald in 1984 having a sly dig at Charlie Haughey
“I don’t like the way Charlie is doing it”.
# charlie-haughey - Saturday 16 January, 2016
Uno duce, una voce: The story behind THAT infamous PJ Mara remark
The late Fianna Fáil advisor came to public prominence in 1985 after an infamous comment about Charlie Haughey… and accompanying goose step.
# charlie-haughey - Sunday 20 September, 2015
How would Charlie Haughey have handled the water charges debacle?
Seán Haughey talks about the RTÉ drama, his father’s legacy and how he would’ve handled a modern day controversy.
# charlie-haughey - Tuesday 23 June, 2015
Back to the future: Haughey could be running for the Dáil after tomorrow night
The son of the late former taoiseach is the favourite to take the Fianna Fáil nomination in Dublin Bay North.
# charlie-haughey - Monday 11 May, 2015
Inside the dilapidated Haughey estate that is due to be turned into a resort
The former taoiseach sold Abbeville in 2003 to settle his mounting debts.
# charlie-haughey - Friday 20 March, 2015
Maureen Haughey recalls how her father escaped death in the Easter Rising
The wife of former Taoiseach Charlie Haughey made a rare public appearance today.
# charlie-haughey - Monday 2 March, 2015
Some Japanese hoteliers with an unusual staff policy have bought Charlie Haughey's mansion
The family are behind the major Toyoko Inn chain.
# charlie-haughey - Tuesday 10 February, 2015
Looking for an alternative Valentine's Day card this year?
Charlie’s card comes with its own brown envelope.
# charlie-haughey - Saturday 24 January, 2015
Just who was Terry Keane, Charlie Haughey's mistress?
Keane and the former Taoiseach had a 27-year affair.
# charlie-haughey - Monday 19 January, 2015
RTÉ investigating 'plagiarised' Charlie monologue
A speech from the second episode was allegedly lifted from an article by a US journalist.
So was the final episode of Charlie actually any good?
Review: The final part of the landmark RTÉ drama whizzes through Haughey’s final years in office.
# charlie-haughey - Wednesday 14 January, 2015
Quite a few of us would like to see 'a character like Charles Haughey' as Taoiseach
Arise and follow, etc.
Fianna Fáil TD thinks Charlie is 'dreadfully unfair'
Dara Calleary has been responding to the RTÉ drama in an interview with TheJournal.ie.
# charlie-haughey - Monday 12 January, 2015
Seán Doherty's daughter says Charlie is a 'vicious attack' on her father
The former justice minister features prominently in episode two of the RTÉ drama.
So, was episode two of Charlie actually any good?
Review: Aidan Gillen is excellent again but other characters come into their own in the second instalment.
# charlie-haughey - Monday 5 January, 2015
Kerry humpback whales to appear on BBC tonight (and --- believe it or not --- there's a Charlie Haughey connection)
Footage of the stunning mammals was captured around the Blaskets and Dingle Bay last summer. The resulting film is set to air over two nights this week.
Opinion: Charles Haughey’s election as Fianna Fáil leader – the Northern Ireland factor
What impact did Haughey’s stance (real or perceived) on Northern Ireland have on his successful election as Taoiseach and president of Fianna Fáil?
Mary O'Rourke was 'a bit troubled' by Charlie's depiction of Brian Lenihan
The sister of the late former tánaiste has been speaking about the RTÉ drama this morning.
So after all the hype was episode one of Charlie actually any good?
Review: While Aidan Gillen nails the portrayal of the former taoiseach other characters leave a lot to be desired.
# charlie-haughey - Friday 2 January, 2015
Here's what you'll be watching, reading and listening to in 2015
Looking for new books, music, films and TV shows this year? We’ve got you covered.
# charlie-haughey - Saturday 6 December, 2014
Aidan Gillen on becoming Charlie: 'It's not a sensationalist hatchet-job'
“There’s something unknowable about him for sure. I wasn’t expecting to find a definitive answer.”
# charlie-haughey - Thursday 4 December, 2014
# charlie-haughey - Sunday 2 November, 2014
Check out this short video of Charlie Haughey telling us 'we're living way beyond our means'
“I wish to talk to you this evening about the state of the nation’s affairs and the picture I have to paint is not, unfortunately, a very cheerful one.”
# charlie-haughey - Tuesday 23 September, 2014
Was Charlie Haughey really beaten with an iron bar on the morning of the Budget?
There is confusion after the new claim emerged last weekend.
# charlie-haughey - Sunday 17 August, 2014
Check out this Dáil row between Charlie Haughey, Dick Spring and John Bruton in 1991
“Who wrote that rubbish?!”
# charlie-haughey - Wednesday 13 August, 2014
Nidge on the new Charlie Haughey drama: 'I was amazed to find out that it was all true'
Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, more famous for his role in Love/Hate, plays PJ Mara in RTÉ’s new drama about the former taoiseach.
Here's what Aidan Gillen looks like as Charlie Haughey in RTÉ's new drama
And Nidge looks a lot like Haughey’s enforcer PJ Mara…
# charlie-haughey - Sunday 3 August, 2014
Helicopter rides and cigars: Here's what dinner with Charlie Haughey was like in 1987
A touch of class from our former taoiseach.
# charlie-haughey - Thursday 17 July, 2014
In search of dolphins aboard Charlie Haughey's old yacht
The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group are making the most of the fine weather today, as they set off on their mission to survey the dolphin population in the North West
# charlie-haughey - Wednesday 15 January, 2014
Your baby dolphin making the most of the Wexford winter sunshine pics of the day
The southeast coast is the place to be for whale and dolphin watchers at this time of year…
# charlie-haughey - Tuesday 31 December, 2013
Haughey government decided ministers should get a safe and shredder in their homes
If they required them, that is. The Fine Gael-led coalition tried to get them back in 1983 after they came to power.
# charlie-haughey - Saturday 28 December, 2013
Charles Haughey wanted to meet Saddam Hussein in 1978 - Saddam declined
Accompanied by Liam Lawlor, Haughey was there to arrange medical cooperation between the two countries.
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Poll: Is it fair to ask politicians about their own personal drug use?
TAOISEACH LEO VARADKAR and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin went head-to-head in the first live televised election debate last night where a range of issues from healthcare to housing were discussed.
One moment that set people talking was towards the end of the debate when presenter Pat Kenny asked each of the candidates if they have ever used illegal drugs.
While Martin instantly replied that he has never taken illegal drugs, Varadkar said he already answered this question in an interview several years ago. After he was pressed for an answer from Kenny and Martin, Varadkar admitted he had used illegal drugs but said it was “obviously a long time ago.”
Speaking on the Tonight Show after the debate, Fr Peter McVerry dismissed it as a pointless question, adding that only people buying drugs regularly should have to account for their moral decision.
It is clear that a wider debate is to be had around personal drug use and how much of this should be shared by those running for elected office.
So today we’re asking you: Is it fair to ask politicians about their own personal drug use?
Poll Results:
Yes (5635)
No (3760)
I'm not sure (443)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Lise Hand: Will they? Won't they? Shades of Love Island as big parties can't avoid recoupling talk
By Lise Hand - @liseinthecity
Opinion: Young people don't vote? You may be right, but we might surprise you
By Adam Hallissey and Ben Quigley - @progressbrief
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