Politics
Ministers told not to mention saints or scholars on St Patrick’s Day
Government Ministers representing the island of saints and scholars at international events on St Patrick’s Day have been told by Taoiseach Brian Cowen not to mention saints or scholars under any circumstances. »
Cabinet meet to consider joining public service strikes
The Cabinet is divided over whether its members should join in the series of public service strikes announced by trade unions yesterday. »
It would be irresponsible to take graduates seriously, Govt says
A Government source has said criticism levelled at the Government in an article by 28 leading economists, social scientists and economic analysts cannot be taken seriously because of grade inflation. »
Enda Kenny identified as leader of group trying to overthrow Govt
An undercover investigation by The Mire has identified Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny as the ringleader of a secret organisation dedicated to overthrowing the Government. »
Ultimate honour as Gormley may leave Cabinet to become a plant
The Mire has learned that Environment Minister John Gormley is considering stepping down from his Cabinet position in order to become a plant in the Organic Centre in Leitrim. »
Dublin mayor to get prime begging position on O’Connell Bridge
The directly-elected mayor of Dublin will have exclusive rights to a prime begging position on O’Connell Bridge, according to draft legislation published today. »
Length of piece of string inquiry confounded by lack of string
The cross-party committee charged with resolving the age-old question about the length of a piece of string does not have a piece of string to work with, The Mire has learned. »
Besotted Coughlan loves watching O’Leary disappear up his own arse
Tanaiste Mary Coughlan has become completely besotted with Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary and has told staff to clear her diary so that she can spend more time with him. »
O’Dea may claim Dail privilege on sworn statement which was not true
The Mire understands that Defence Minister Willie O’Dea may claim he was in the Dail chamber when he gave a sworn statement which he later accepted was not true. »
UN Commission For Crying Out Loud calls for a halt to John Waters
The United Nations Commission For Crying Out Loud (UNCFCOL) has called for an immediate halt to John Waters. »