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| 993.1 | | ONEDGE::FARRELL | The prodigal son returns | Thu Jan 30 1992 13:31 | 7 |
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I won't believe it till it's happened.
If Richard Nixon had CJ's skills, he'd probably be running for
his 5th term (he'd have had the law changed).
Bernard
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| 993.2 | Charlie on the MTA | TALLIS::DARCY | | Thu Jan 30 1992 16:46 | 3 |
| >Rumor has it that CJ will resign next Wednesday February 5th !!!!
Yeah, I heard Gennifer Flowers summers in Kerry.
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| 993.3 | CJ is gone. | CTHQ1::COADY | | Thu Jan 30 1992 16:59 | 9 |
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CJ went at noon today. Its great that the Irish press now believe
everything that St. Sean Doherty says ...... :=).
Looks like Bertie Ahern & Albert will be the main contenders.
gc
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| 993.4 | He's not gone 'till he's gone | BONKIN::BOYLE | I didn't choose the node name :-) | Fri Jan 31 1992 07:16 | 7 |
| Did he go or did he say he'll go in a week.
There's quite a difference when CJ's involved.
(a week's a long time in politics etc.)
Tony.
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| 993.5 | I never thought I'd see it | MACNAS::JMAGUIRE | T�g go bog � | Mon Feb 03 1992 07:01 | 10 |
| "I won't believe Haughey is gone until I see him buried at the
crossroads with a stake through his heart and a wreath of garlic around
his neck."
- Conor Cruise O'Brien.
Well, he will resign on Wednesday and FF will choose a new leader on
thursday. With Bertie Ahern withdrawing from the race, it looks like
Albert Reynolds will be the new Taoiseach. Mary O'Rourke & Michael
Woods are the other contenders for the leadership, but Albert and his
"country & western" wing seem to have it sewn up.
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| 993.6 | Who is Albert Reynolds | TALLIS::DARCY | | Mon Feb 03 1992 10:17 | 5 |
| Tell us "Far West Galwegians" more about Albert Reynolds.
Inquiring minds want to know.
/George
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| 993.7 | Reply from a "Near-west Galwegian" (!). | MACNAS::JDOOLEY | Go on outa dat,we don't believe ya | Tue Feb 04 1992 08:28 | 30 |
| Albert Reynolds was born in Rooskey Co. Roscommon and started his
career in the 60's building and running Dance Halls. Instead of a
rock'n'roll revolution that happened elsewhere Ireland went thru' a
Show Band revolution which played mostly Ballroom style music and
sentimental songs with a strong Irish content. Albert made his fortune
in this fashion and was very popular with the bands and the public at a
time when business people were not popular.( Most were parsimonous and
low paying misers.)
Later Albert entered politics for tha Fianna Fail party in Longford-
Westmeath, the same constituency that elects Mary O'Rourke, another
contender for the leadership race.
His later business interests include a cat and dog food factory in
Longford town called C and D Foods and he has held many Ministerial
posts under CJ Haughey the last being Finance, the traditional home
of the deputy head or T�naiste of the country and typically the heir
assuptive to the leadership.
His criticism of and withdrawal of support for CJ lead to his dismissal
from Finance and the appointment of Bertie Ahern, a Dublin Central TD
and long serving minister for Labour famous for solving industrial
disputes. Aherns withdrawal from the leadership race on Sunday 2nd Feb.
leaves the race wide open for Albert Reynolds.
It also signals the end of Dublin domination of the leadership of
the country because for the first time since Jack Lynch in 1979 Ireland
once again can hope for a provincial Prime Minister.
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| 993.8 | Well - its not over yet | DBOSW2::BRENNAN_M | I drink - To make other people interesting | Fri Feb 07 1992 10:57 | 7 |
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In spite of all the rumours you will be pleased to know that the real taoiseach
is still with us.
I mean Charlie of course.
Martin B
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| 993.9 | | ONEDGE::FARRELL | The prodigal son returns | Wed Feb 12 1992 12:38 | 8 |
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So what's the latest ? I thought I heard the tail end of
a news story about Reynolds being the new head of the party.
Anyone from home listening ? Update please. Is there likely
to be an election anytime soon ?
Bernard
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| 993.10 | The new boss | MACNAS::MKEYES | | Wed Feb 12 1992 13:32 | 21 |
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yes..Reynolds is the new boss. Charlie is on the backbenchs.
He announced his new cabinet yesterday....
and some major changes...Gone are people like Gerry Collins, Mary
O'Rourke, Michael o'Kennedy, Noel Davern, Ray Bourke, Rory Hanlon,
All in all only one minister retained his origonal portfolio (bertie
Aherne in Finance. The new Minister for Foreign Affairs is David
Andrews...A very well respected politician who had been on the wrong
side of Haughey for 16 years...He was one of the principal people
behind the push for the release of the Birmingham six and the Guildford
4...Charlie Mccreevy is also a new minister.
..Re a new election...No rumours yet..Not due for another couple of
years.
rgs,
Mick
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| 993.11 | Remember, you read it here first ..... | ACTGSF::BURNS | Sound Ballyvaughan | Wed Feb 12 1992 14:10 | 27 |
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The new Taoiseach, Albert Reynolds, surprised everyone with the
extent of the changes he made to the Cabinet. Eight Ministers
are gone and only Bertie Ahern and the two PD ministers retain
their old resposibilities.
John Wilson Tanaiste, Gaeltacht and Defence
Bertie Ahern Finance
David Andrews Foreign Affairs
Padraig Flynn Justice
Des O'Malley Industry and Commerce
Dr John O'Connell Health
Brian Cowen Labour
Charlie McCreevy Social Welfare
Seamus Brennan Education
Bobby Molloy Energy
Joe Walsh Agriculture
Michael Smith Environment
Michael Woods Marine
Maire Geoghegan-Quinn Tourism, Transport & Communications
Noel Dempsey Chief Whip
Harry Whelehan Attorney General
The eight Ministers who lost their Cabinet seats are: Vincent
Brady, Ray Burke, Gerry Collins, Brendan Daly, Noel Davoren, Dr
Rory O'Hanlon, Michael O'Kennedy and Mary O'Rourke.
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