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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. »
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. »
Taoiseach chose Nama because he ‘loved the sound’ of the word
According to sources in Government buildings Taoiseach Brian Cowen opted for Nama over nationalisation of the banks because he loved the sound of the word. »
Minister for Health position may be discontinued if Harney resigns
Fears that Mary Harney may resign as Minister for Health have prompted panic on all sides of Leinster House where no one wants to succeed her. »
State papers reveal Easter Rising was a very British plot
According to state papers released by the British Government the Easter Rising of 1916 and the War of Independence were planned by senior figures in the British government. »
The Mire reflects on a pig’s mickey of a year – twisted and crooked
It was a year that began with a visit from several British MPs to Dail Eireann to study the mystifying way in which our TDs resisted resigning. »
Big Brother makers and Simon Cowell may make reality show here
X Factor producer Simon Cowell and Big Brother producer Endemol are believed to be in negotiations with Taoiseach Brian Cowen about turning events in the country into a reality television show. »