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Dan Boyle sheds the green jersey.  His Sunday Tribune comments (which only got a weblink late in the day) are noted by Reuters.

Ivor the Driver — full Seanad report.   It was nice of Bertie to send Ivor’s letter of appointment to his Cork address.

How ossified is Irish politics?  In the blink of an eye, Australia — which had no recession — replaces its Prime Minister.

Denis O’Brien vs Justice Moriarty.

I’m a victim of unique Irish blame culture, says Harney
Things Ministers don't do part 2: Harney is not really responsible for these clinial fuck-ups. Sure kick her over policy but not failure. Typical Irish begrudgerry.

Cowen says Harney’s use of State jet not a matter for him
“My function is simply to approve the use of the service,’’ he said.

Fear and Loathing in Dublin – WSJ.com
The Wall Street Journal says we have nothing to fear in voting No to Lisbon. It also takes a cut at our finance minister.

Maman Poulet » The Reasons Why?
Political spice. I like it.

Stephen Spillane – The New Commission, What Happens Next?
Excellent guide on what happens to the next EU Commission as they make their way through parliament

C4 invests in political blogger Slugger O’Toole | Media | guardian.co.uk
Congrats to Mick and the gang on what looks like a very interesting proposition. Keen to see what the investment will mean longer term.

Govt nominees set for Seanad election
Sen Niall O Brolchain

Govt nominees set for Seanad election
Sen Niall O Brolchain

Govt nominees set for Seanad election
Sen Niall O Brolchain

National Concert Hall – Four Angry Men
Very interesting lineup for the Four Angry Men event on Nov 5th

Ireland’s slow motion fiscal crisis | afoe | A Fistful of Euros | European Opinion
P O Neill on our fiscal situation

NUI Galway Alumni Office – Michael D Higgins night
If your interested a night (free if you RSVP) with Michael D Higgins takes place next Tuesday Oct 20.