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Of course he should. The problem is that his immorality is catered for by the system he is a part of . Until that system is changed people will continue getting away with the kind of thing he has done. I am sure that we will hear the usual ‘It may be immoral but I didn’t actually break the law’. And that will be that. Unfortunately
Agree with you Golden Arms but these are ‘the big people’ and are not bound by the laws that govern the rest of us. They join the ranks of all the others who have brought Ireland to its knees; bankers, politicians, wealthy developers etc etc. They have left us financially and morally bankrupt but no sign of remorse from them. White collar crime still pays.
This is a new low even by Irish standards.
Taking charity from the sick .
No matter what excuse or reason they give ,they are and always will be the biggest f%&kers in Ireland….
Wouldn’t get too excited about Shane. He was a great supporter of “Fingers” Fingleton when every other financial journalist as asking questions about Irish Nationwide.
Interesting that your opinion involves imprisoning a man who has done nothing wrong and broken no laws. I’m glad I don’t live in whatever country you seem to think we should live in.
Ahhh do u not listen to the news,he is part of a golden circle that took charity money from the most vulnerable people in society ,and we dont know yet if he has broke any laws yit,moraly hes a monster.
Interesting times. Either way, appearing voluntarily or appearing under duress, this person will probably be a hostile witness/commentator. Should make for interesting viewing once Senator Shane gets started on him. However both he and his predecessor have left many in no doubt on their distinct lack of humanity and humility.
These guys behaved worse than the junkies on the street mugging people. A street junkie wouldn’t even take money from an invalid or handicapped person. Of course these guys are junkies and are addicted to money. They would do anything for their fix. All Bertie’s boys — not surprising. FG have appointed more people to boards than the previous gang so not much change there.
I don’t understand why people are attacking Conlon. He was only in the job 5 months, resigned, repaid whatever portion was paid from charitable donations.
And what kind of contracts are these? In the private sector you sign a contract detailing your pay and conditions. The contract can be terminated by 30 days notice on either side. If a downturn comes the company can ask you to sign a new contract. If you agree, you keep your job. If not you have 30 days.
Were these people even ASKED to agree new terms and conditions?
It is up to the government and judges to create the process that these immoral bastards can be held to account and jailed for sucking the last bit of life out of our already bankrupt country. They have already killed our economy and now paralyse our society with venomous greed. Chance the laws in favour of the people and to save our country from these vile SCU M. (rant over, sorry)
In a properly run society no ill person should have to depend on charitable organisations to provide the care they need whether long or short term the state should provide that via the massive taxes we pay to provide such services
I world say just wow!!!!! Amazing charity work! I thought at beginning that only post sovietic countries could be corrupt. But no.apparently British post-also
WTF Enda? Yesterday’s hearing left nobody in any doubt as to what needs to be done!? Stop talking in riddles and just come out and say what you mean. It’s called Leadership Enda, look it up FFS.
Conlon seems to be the only one didn’t seem to have his hand massively in the cookie jar or is that charity bucket,I don’t get why he was so concerned about turning up to the pac,the biggest villain in this piece is by far Kiely what he did and monies he sanctioned to pay himself is truly outrageous.
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