Séadhna Logan
@Seadhnalogan
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Sinn Féin member, activist and critical opinionated supporter. Reader, writer, loves politics, history and sports.
Joined January 2014
Media have along history of bias and framing the news in such a way as to attack Sinn Féin/republicans. This example of how 1 publication covered large crowds attending a funeral of Garda Horkan vs the funeral of Bobby Storey. Nothing cheaper than using funerals to point score
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Irish media diving into the Tory party story head first, might want to consider how quick they gave up on and moved away from #Golfgate. Those in Irish media calling for accountability in Downing St should now re-examine and reflect on the Irish case and it's parallels.
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If ever you need an example about how out of touch the #mainstreammedia are in the 26 Counties, consider that their has been more publicity to the death of the presidents dog #Síoda, than a 120 civilians murdered by collusion state forces and the Glennane Gang in #UnquietGraves.
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Pop. of Leitrim was 160,000 in 1841. Today its around 32,000 Yet people are campaigning and scaremongering against 130 refugees/asylum seekers been housed in #Ballinamore on basis of resources. If google wanted to locate 25 families and an office would there be same opposition?.
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I see Fine Gael TDs online advocating sending weapons to Ukraine but the same party could not bring themselves to send guns 90 miles up the road when Irish citizens were being slaughtered by an occupying army.
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#UnquietGraves journalists and Politicians watching Rte tonight should be asking why Drew Harris appearance in a court to obstruct justice for families in cases of the Glennane Gang should be problematic given they were also responsible for Dublin/monaghan bombs #Gardacommisioner.
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Weeks since #golfgate mainstream media, journalists and commentators still ignoring the big questions. Why after all this time is there no full guest list published? and who ever saw that many politicians and socialites together in one place and no photos. Who is being protected.
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Getting abuse for stating the obvious on twitter last night. Affordable housing and health are more relevant to millenials than the IRA. When you look at raw data and the reasons people voted for SF or didn't it was down to policy not down to a decommissioned IRA.
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The Ditch is doing a far better job than any other media in holding politicians and officials to account. Single handedly routing out corruption and bad practice one case at a time.
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As a card carrying grassroots member of #SinnFéin I find it very reassuring to know that there is no place in the party for those that would abuse their position or discredit the party. The fact that a senior TD and senator were held to the same standards as members is great.
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With all the high flyers in attendance at both #Golfgate and #MerrionGate how have no photographs emerged. Also I'm sure if the #Merrion were doing proper contact tracing I'm sure the full attendance record should be able to make its way into the public domain if all above board.
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The world has changed alot in the 7 yrs since Sean Gallagher last ran for office. Marriage equality, the repeal campaign, opposition to Irish water, cervical smears scandal. All huge social issues. Not a peep from Sean.where was Sean?#Gallagher #Aras18 #PresidentialElection.
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There is 24 independent TD's in the Dáil who ultimately will decide whether or not the #SInnFéin Confidence motion is passed, but any of them intending on being TD's in the 34th Dáil need to take a serious look to the future and should be very conscious of the bwinds of change.
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Has anyone from the media who cheerleaded nina carberry campaign with minimal scrutiny thought to ask her about her real area of expertise the irish racehorse industry, and the shocking exposé of the abuse of Irish racehorses in the abattoir in her #MNW constituency???.
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The longer #NiallCollins story is let run the worse it looks for the government, #MicheálMartin should have thrown him under the bus, because this story looks like it could have far more serious implications politically for national and local government yet from document dripfeed.
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With the pending retirement of Tommie Gorman I presume RTE will drop the bullshit use of SinnFéin/IRA moniker when talking about Sinn Féin. While politics in the 6 counties has moved on substantially RTE's coverage has stayed consistently biased and reflective of an old Ireland.
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#cblive millenials want jobs and affordable houses not to be dragged to a past they have not lived. The but the IRA nonsense is irrelevant to them. I was 10 yrs of age when the GFA was signed, I always find it hilarious for political opponents to try use the RA.
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Days of SF leading government on both sides of the border no longer look to be a pipe dream, case of not if but when. Positive progressive message resonated with electorate. While all other parties attacked SF they campaigned positively on their own message and it resonated.
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Day is a long time in politics but Leo our #Taoiseach unequivocally lied to the nation quite clearly on Pat Kenny yesterday. He is a disgrace to his office and should consider his position on this scandal. Time for #GE23 me thinks. Will #FF stay cowardly quiet on this. #SF
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Something very wrong and perverse in a country where alleged #corruption by a minister of state is considered less important and newsworthy than the death of a dog by the media. Irish media is a joke, the orchestrated silence on the #NiallCollins issue is chilling. #Omerta.
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Say there is a few lads scratching there heads in the #Gardapressoffice tonight after our #Gardacommissioners brief cameo in #UnquietGraves. Not a good look for the Gardaí when the commissioner was actively involved in trying to bury report into Glennane Gang activities.
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Getting very pissed off with people whipping up anti-refugee anti-immigrant rhetoric without a hint of irony in the face that they themselves and direct family members have went abroad/lived abroad for education,training, work purposes. #Hypocrites.
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#FineGael cllr married to a #TD thought a shopping list of improvements to her own property was appropriate to reference in a planning objection. Disgusting behaviour and totally inappropriate. Where do the #FineGael hierarchy stand on elected reps abusing power for self gain?.
Fine Gael election candidate cllr Maeve O’Connell sought improvements to her South Dublin property as part of her objection to six new homes. The developer later said it entered into an 'agreement' with O’Connell and her husband, Fine Gael TD Colm Brophy.
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Did Micheál Martin mislead the Dáil today and can he retract any false statement made?? #FiannaFáil I believe in his tirade response to Holly Cairns he claimed there was no advert in an incorrect name, there was and the paper in question previously verified the advert as genuine.
"false!" says Micheal Martin about an advertisement with a false name .Here it is Micheal, in black and white.
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As Irish citizens we have become so desensitised and accustomed to #corruption and bad governance in this country from the daily scandals that should collapse a government and bring change, that this government feel untouchable. what has to happen to shame this govt into action.
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The parallels between the attempts of the establishment to go after president Higgins and his wife in Ireland to how the media and establishment went after Corbyn as an anti-Semite are clear for all to see. New politics appears to be about doing reputational damage by untruths.
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#ColumEastwood and the #SDLP trying to play politics and undermine the independence and impartial nature of the DPP by going after #SinnFéin with the #DUP is gas and hypocritical. No DUP criticisms of Rangers fans in #Shankhill or #SDLPs on #Humes funeral in Derry. #Chancers.
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Alan Kelly's attack on SF leads me to wonder had he got wind of another large swing in support in a poll for SF tonight. Tomorrows papers will be gas.
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@LatedebateRTE @HMcEntee Not being ignorant, but if a minister is on maternity leave for most of the year and is still deemed to be the best. How poor were those that showed up,clocked in and actively governed the country.
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Proving a broken clock is even right twice a day, #RTE aired an episode of #Scannal dealing with the #HolyCross protests by #Loyalists in 2001 after showing #UnquietGraves last week. Hopefully these shows will challenge the political class down here on their #GFA obligations.
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Pearse Doherty is a class act, the other 2 are in full on #projectfear. Like or loathe him he would make a fine Finance minister #SinnFéin #TonightVMTV.
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When you see favourable reporting of #SinnFéin policies in the #Businesspost you know something big is happening. The only party who can lead a progressive government for change is #SinnFéin.
Business Post Verdict on the General Election: Sinn Fein’s cost of living promises rank ahead of Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil via @businessposthq.
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Anyone else get a good laugh when Leo compared his mindset and plan to Mandela. I am sure Leo probably was not so clued in on the strong links between Sinn Féin and the ANC, or forgets the SF presence at Mandela's state funeral #cblive.
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The man #FiannaFáil are currently trying to resurrect as a redeemed and honourable statesman and market as the next president of Ireland. What an absolute chancer and joke, we really will be a laughing stock and banana republic if this clown gets on the ballot
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Claire Byrne suggesting Joe Brolly was unfair or inappropriate is a joke, I don't think a barrister is going to leave himself open to charges of slander or libel. #BringbackJoe #cblive.
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Potential reasons for #Leos shock departure. 1. Yet unknown pending scandal 2. Paul Murphys challenge to the #SIPO case 3. Israel had dirt on him and threatened to release it for speaking out on Gaza in the #Whitehouse 4. He's genuinely just feels he has no more (unlikely) #FG.
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On this day 98 years ago 4 Republicans, one from each province already in prison, were executed by the Free State as a reprisal for the execution of a Free State TD, none of whom were involved. 1 of the the executed was best man for the TD who signed his execution orders.
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It appears Micheál Martin and Varadkar in their defence of Collins repeated an incorrect assertion that the relevant acts do not apply to committee or sub-committees, that is clearly in correct as evident in section 177 of the local government act 2001. They need to clarify.
Fianna Fáil TD Niall Collins is willing to go before the Dáil to make a statement about the decision by his local council to put a property up for sale, which was later bought by his wife, Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said | Read more:
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If the arrested in the #JoJoDullard case has been a suspect or person of interest since 95, why so little movement on the case?.If there is any truth in the speculation Government, Gardai, and Dept of Justice ministers former and current will have serious questions. #FineGael.
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@paddycosgrave @IrishTimes These editorial decisions have been going on for years, shameful but that's why the rags sales are in terminal decline.
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Can the media explain why they consistently deliberately ignore the largest opposition party in the state and give disproportionate profiling and coverage to the minority #Labour party. Aodhan o Riordan and Alan Kelly are actively sought out by msm for statements. #clearbias.
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@wereontheditch Confirmation that An Bord Pleanála was in fact acting in corrupt manner,. Heads should roll, charges should be brought, justice should be served but this is Ireland, nothing will happen. .
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#FineGael #Omerta, #Notanormalparty. All the big gotya moments from #mainstreammedia trying to run hatchet jobs on #SinnFéin candidates rep and members but somehow missed this story for a full 4yrs. #SF problems for public consumption but God forbid they anger #FG paymasters
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Another own goal as media start to ramp up heat on SF for pending by-election, another misfire attempt at a hatchet job on SF results in highlighting the practices of all parties. Comical stuff, after a day of outrage Varadkars admission that the practice was common is hilarious
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This is the reality of the electoral strength prowess and skills of the presumed leader of Fine Gael and next Taoiseach. Fawning articles in the #IrishTimes and #Independent are a joke #SimonHarris #FineGael #ElectionNow This is what #FiannaFáil are willing to let lead
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@oconnellhugh @AmyMolloyIndo Oh look here's another one ye missed potentially more significant but an overlooked story from earlier this year
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@gavreilly Finally the hypocrisy and bullshit being called out, time to fight fire with fire. This will make for an interesting debate
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This man who wants to be #Taoiseach, a man who in 2020 swore blind he would not go into coalition with #Finegael. This Friday in #Generalelection #GE24 we can elect a government where #FF Tds won't be in control of #Housing #Health and #Agriculture all of which they have failed.
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In fairness how can #Independent TD's vote confidence in the government, when the Taoiseach's own party had a meeting in his absence just this past week to plan the way forward for their party. If #FiannaFáil backbenchers are wavery on their own govt, it does not offer stability.
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@wereontheditch Caught rotten, heads should roll but won't. This is Ireland, we do not do responsibility or accountability.
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Lot of faux outrage in media on Brian Stanley's tweets but lets be clear, while the wording could have been more polished the sentiment was correct. I proudly commemorate and remember those that struck a blow for freedom.
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@wereontheditch Technical glitch is simply not credible. Had all 20 applications been uniformly altered, that bullshit might fly. But the multiple alterations on case by case basis are clear evidence of tampering.
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When #FiannaFáil and #FineGael say that it is to soon to talk #borderpoll and #unity just remember it's 23yrs since the #GFA. That is a almost a quarter of a century they could have spent working towards unity instead of kicking the can down the road.
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Watching #GunPlot and disgusted at how a whole FF cabinet and Taoiseach threw a good and honourable man under a bus and let him go to the grave without a state apology,. Knowing they were all implicit but hadn't the balls to see it through.
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Sean O'Rourke on an RTE salary just shy of €300,000 pontificating on the presidential wage is joke. RTE is state funded. His line of questioning on Liadh na Riada was bizarre but she was more than a match for him. When will RTE lose the anyone but the shinner mentality #aras18.
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Gutted for #PaulineTully. Disaster to get 2 tds in #monaghan and lose the sitting 1 in #cavan. Hope #SinnFéin strongly consider Pauline for seanad seat. She is by far the most effective articulate, capable and inspiring of the SF TD's that failed to be returned. #Pauline4seanad.
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@fintancox You do realise there is far more explicit violent references and pro IRA sentiment in Amhrán na bhFiann than in the song they sang. Do you want that done away with for fear of offense???.
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Hard not to be cynical but everytime unionism/loyalism is under immense political pressure, it is eased by alleged dissident activity. These organisations are so infiltrated with informers, and supposedly under intense surveillance but somehow periodically this happens. How? Why.
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@wereontheditch This is beautiful thing, one thing to see politicians and established media treating ye with disdain online, they are struggling to compete with ye for scoops as it is. Can't wait to read the hostility ye meet from both in the corridors of Leinster House. This is a good news day.
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Those in the media and political opportunists on both sides of the border that spent a year creating outrage and anger in Loyalist communities, on the back of the Bobby Storey funeral should reflect on their role in the unnecessary violence they have influenced this past weekend.
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@wereontheditch Interesting framing, it's not so much war against Hamas as a genocide against Palestine. The idea that the Israeli ambassador has a private audience with Cllrs to whinge about protests and how they are losing the pr battle is laughable. Israel clearly rattled by negative pr.
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My social media accounts getting saturated with #SimonHarris and #FineGael advertising as I must be part of a targeted demographic. I would sooner eat glass than vote for any of the 3 coalition parties. His record as #healthminister brought down a government. #WeDon'tForget.
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The political flutes and those in the media trying to make such a big story out of the #GerryAdams #Tiocfaidharlá parody should note he is a private citizen, he will not be seeking election to office. So flogging this story in an attempt to damage #SinnFéin is self defeating.
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With more to come on the #LeoTheLeak story in the coming days, how comfortable do grassroots #FiannaFáil and #Greens feel about how firmly their leadership has hitched them to protecting Leo. #Guiltybyassociation Time will not lessen the reputational damage and may add 2it.
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@TodaySOR Seán given that there is so much being made of Murphy comment will you be pointing out that Bertie Ahern made almost identical comments in the Dáil in November 2007, you know for balance.
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When i read all the #IanPaisley tweets and media commentary i think Wheres all the voices that hounded Barry Mc Elduff into resignation on all sides? Zero accountability zero consistency if Paisley doesnt go. But thats the dysfunctional bullshit of politics in 6 counties.
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Robert Troy has been TD a long time and clearly really struggled with his understanding of the laws and his obligations with regard to his interests. This is concerning as he would have been making statutory declarations for yrs previous as a county cllr. Have those been studied.
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@wereontheditch Initially Paschal let on the donation was to the party and not his own campaign, he also tried distance himself from the appointment to state body, then it emerges he was a guest at his wedding. Now we know he had the minister's ear for lengthy private meetings. Is there minutes.
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@KevDoyle_Indo Sorry make that 100k telling hard pressed ordinary people they are not doing enough to find value. How removed from reality are these people
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If #LeoTheLeak and #MícheálMartin fáil tó act in a decisive manner and deal with Leo's scandal ruthlessly with integrity, it just shows how weak they are. Contrast that with how #SinnFéin and #MaryLou dealt with the grant issue. Decisive and with integrity, no1 was untouchable.
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@oconnellhugh @morningireland @TonightVMTV A senator and a TD were caught acting inappropriately, were sanctioned by an internal impartial system and dealt with. Now maybe some transparency on how #FiannaFáil and #FineGael deal with internal complaints and sanctions. I note Marc Mc Sharry had an interesting tweet re FF?.
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@timmydooley Should the ceann comhairle address the reference he gave to a convicted sex offender in the Dáil. Sf sanctioned and took steps against staff, should the government be held to the same standards and done likewise in that case? Or are you using this as a political football
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MaryLou has always been giving of campaign time to us in #Leitrim because she understands #ruraldecline, #governmentneglect, #regionsintransition. We in #SinnFéin want better for our counties and our people. #Voteforprogress, #voteforchange. #voteSinnFéin. We deserve better.
So lovely to see you all in Leitrim 💚 Sinn Féin are determined to make Ireland a better place to live for everyone. On 29th November, vote to change the government, vótáil Sinn Féin! 🙌🏽
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Question, Do those that propose Ireland should join NATO or are pushing that agenda,understand the financial burden of that proposal. A 2% of GDP spend annually on military defence would equate to approx 8billion. What justification can there be for taking that from Irish economy.
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With all the nonsense manufactured outrage to the #SinnFéin #Abú story it was hilarious to see the bould #Bertie absolutely ridicule the hysteria and outrage of Sinn Féin digitising the electoral register on RTE . #Bertiesashinner #BertiesintheRa.
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@crazyhouseprice @RevenueIE Also worth noting said TD has voted against rent control measures in the past.
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@ShaneCassells @fiannafailparty Never forget the minister for finance that couldn't account for his own wealth, a chancer and just a slightly more media savvy Haughey, who was menacing with a smile not a snarl
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Former FF senator Brian O Domhnail tweeted Lisa Chambers and said that FF were engaged in similar polling practices including members of the parliamentary party, @Philip_Ryan could be an interesting angle to follow up on.
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I see many who a week ago were saying there was no story in the #RobertTroy fiasco, and that it was a storm in a teacup are very quiet now given the constant drip feed of new information and Troys woeful shambolic car crash interview today. #FiannaFáil #FineGael #TroyStory.
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@IrishTimes Young people are educated on the troubles maybe less so on the Mahon tribunal, but let's continue with the rewriting of Bertie's history. The attempts by some quarters to resurrect his political career and promote him as a statesman and potential future president is disgusting.
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@fiannafailparty I can literally go through every local authority in the 26 counties and show objections and obstacles raised to housing developments by FF and FG county councillors in both a historic and present day context, as can anyone that cares to look forensically at housing decisions.
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Can anyone explain why Bobby Storey who was buried on the 30th of June's funeral is still in the media on December 10th, yet no mention of Colm Horkans state funeral the previous week. One can only assume there is an agenda to keep trying to make news out of Storeys funeral????.
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A #FiannaFáil TD ranting at #SinnFéin Td Peadar Toibin for not turning up at a photo op and opening of a housing estate. Peadar was in fact meeting and assisting a family in mortgage distress. This fool abstained from the vote last night. FF are not credible on #housingcrisis.
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