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Editor’s note: This piece was originally published on March 2nd, 2020. With the possible exception of Simon Harris, it’s difficult to think of anybody who has personified the domestic agenda of Fine Gael over the past several years more than Kate O’Connell. When, in 2016, she unseated ex-Fine Gael TD Lucinda Creighton, it seemed to […]
If he wants to represent change, he must first deliver it. Both in tone, and in substance. There’s no sign of that to date.
Trying to “reconnect” with lost Fine Gael voters.
“I do believe that there will be a smooth transition.”
“Last night I spoke to Simon Harris.”
One TD claims it will create a “massive financial costs for Ireland.”
“Well intentioned” legislation
Whether they choose to act on that truth or simply choose to hang together remains to be seen.
Nothing is guaranteed.
So, the bells toll as Fine Gael’s hearse, towed by a pair of tawdry jades, creaks towards Glasnevin cemetery wherein already repose the mortal remains of the Irish Parliamentary Party, the PDs, Clann na Phoblact and Clann na Talmhan
“I don’t think [Simon Harris is] an effective Minister. I think he’s been a very poor Minister.” “[His] management skills…are sadly lacking.” “[His] failings in health are many and well-documented.” What did Simon Harris’ FF/GP colleagues say about him in years prior?
“Politics is not an easy profession.”
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