SPECULATION from several sources suggest the coalition is set to make a series of empty promises during its ‘spring statement’ in which it will outline several tax reforms solely designed to secure votes for the next election. Abolition of the universal social charge has been mooted and could leave a €1 billion euro hole in… Read more »
SOURCES close to the office of the Taoiseach revealed today that Mr. Kenny regularly visits a previously unknown parallel universe where everyone likes and admires him, and he can sometimes confuse the two worlds, even though they are poles apart. The comments came after the Fine Gael leader made remarks yesterday, claiming workers thought they… Read more »
“Great things can be achieved when people work as a team,” explained a slightly emotional Eddie Hobbs at the unveiling of a neatly constructed desk fort in Reboot Ireland headquarters in Dublin today. The inspirational build comes just days after Former Fine Gael Minister Lucinda Creighton, Independent Offaly Councillor John Leahy and financial commentator Eddie Hobbs… Read more »
Although the final report isn’t due until November 2015, many experts in the field of dashed hopes have confirmed that with the inquiry taking place in Ireland, focusing on an Irish crisis and being largely the fault of Irish people, the inquiry itself will have a predictable Irish outcome. “There is a huge expectation that… Read more »
A SOUTH Dublin mother has written to the Taoiseach this week outlining the ongoing difficulties her family has had over the past few years, claiming she had to lay off her pool cleaner, Carlos, after 7 years of austerity. The Dalkey woman’s letter has since gone viral around the country, forcing the St Vincent De Paul… Read more »
THE public has responded positively to news that politicians from all sides of the political divide are trying extra hard this week not to bring about adjournments in the Dáil due to petty point scoring and bickering. It has been hailed as a landmark moment as all previous weeks in this incarnation of the Dáil… Read more »
MEMBERS of the public were shocked to learn of the sad circumstances, many children have found themselves in as they become homeless. However, the Government has thanked charities for doing their bit as well as the Government’s bit to solve the crisis. “Where would we be without charity, huh?” the Taoiseach mused openly in the… Read more »
AFTER a day of backtracking on water charges and bonuses by the Coalition government, the Irish public swiftly responded by simply asking both parties to “just skip to the part where they abolish water charges.” It is understood the Government will announce two new maximum rates of water charges tomorrow in a bid to quell… Read more »
A WATER protester in Jobstown defended his decision to throw a large brick at a Garda vehicle during a ‘peaceful demonstration’ on Saturday, stating that he ‘no like water thing’ and that’s why he did it. “Me was not happy cause everyone shouting on street,” he said with his mouth, all by himself. “Boo boo… Read more »
Shortly after 1pm yesterday as the heated debate between TD McDonald and Ceann Comhairle Sean Barrett reached its climax, McDonald hoisted herself over the Dáil benches and screamed “All right everybody be cool, this is a robbery. Any one of you fucking pricks move, and I’ll execute every motherfucking last one of you!” A standoff… Read more »