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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.

RTÉ News: Tánaiste says FÁS board gave Molloy car Molloy's A6 payoff was nothing to do with the Minister. Says the Minister.

Maman Poulet » Dublin Web Summit emerges from MiCandidate’s Ashes In case you miss the carry on of the snake-oil peddlers at MiCandidate check out Suzy's post for the latest efforts to take people's money off them and sell them some old rope.

Irish politics big on perks, but what of values? – The Irish Times – Tue, Oct 06, 2009 Great article by Elaine Byrne on the JOD scandal – and a wider point, if he goes is it job done in terms of clearing up Irish politics?