Again?
Kevin Quinn writes:
Repeat insult on Saturday Is it that the Irish Times doesn’t know, or that it doesn’t care?
Anyone?
Last weeK: Was it For This?
Yearly Archives: 2017
Cloudplay
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Stephen Tighe, injured during the Pamplona bull run
A fellow called Stephen from Naas
Took a trip to a faraway place
Unbeknownst to his wife
He risked his own life
And got gored by a bull in a race.
John Moynes
Pic: Diario de Noticias
Force Choke
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St Peter & Paul’s Church, Athlone.
Ah here. Everyone knows Frank’s a Jedi.
(Thanks Nick Moran)
Social Democrat TD Catherine Murphy speaking about the sale of Siteserv in the Dáil on May 6, 2015
Yesterday.
In the Sunday Business Post.
Tom Lyons reported that the Commission of Investigation tasked with investigating the sale of Siteserv to Denis O’Brien, and other matters – which is being led by High Court judge Brian Cregan – has told Social Democrat TD Catherine Murphy that if she doesn’t reveal her sources, “it may not be possible to advance some of the issues raised” by her.
Mr Lyons reported:
The Commission wrote to Murphy earlier this month in relation to her 300-page witness statement, much of which it said appeared to be “dependent upon information and views supplied to you by unidentified persons”.
It said that the allegations in her statement and accompanying documentation appear to be based on confidential banking information about named individuals that “may have serious implications for the good name and reputation of the person or persons mentioned.”
The Commission said it was “of the view that, if such allegations, information and views are to be admitted into evidence, it will be necessary in the interests of fair procedures, and in order to protect the constitutional and person rights of the persons named, that the identity of the sources of such information and views should, in the first instance, be disclosed to the Commission.”
It said it would then consider whether such allegations, information and views should be admitted into evidence, and whether the identity of the source should be disclosed to witnesses or potential witnesses “bearing in mind the right of a witness to confront his or her accuser, where serious allegations are made against him or her.”
The Commission requested Murphy disclose the source or sources of 23 allegations made in her 300-page witness statement to the Commission as well as furnish it with six emails without redacting the name of their sender.
These allegations relate to O’Brien, Brian Harvey, the then chief executive of Siteserv, Mike Aynsley, the chief executive of IBRC and Richard Woodhouse, a senior executive of IBRC, among others.
…“The Commission is appreciative of the assistance you have provided it to date,” it said. “However, if and to the extent that sources are not disclosed and / or unredacted documents are not made available to the Commission, whether based on a claim of parliamentary privilege or otherwise, it may not be possible to advance some of the issues raised by you.”
Yesterday.
On Kildare FM, Ms Murphy said:
“Yes, I received a letter from Justice Brian Cregan during the week, I think it was Wednesday. I will be taken, and have taken and will take further advice before responding in detail. Essentially, I’ve given a commitment to people who came to me with information that that would be treated in confidence. I gave them absolute assurance that that would be the case and I’ll respect that. I feel duty-bound to respect that.”
Siteserv sale probe: Murphy told she may have to reveal sources (Sunday Business Post)
North Kildare TD Catherine Murphy Intends To Stand By Siteserv Sources (Kildare FM)
Previously: [REDACTED]’s 1.25% Interest Rate
Alan Bracken P.C. tweetz:
Dublin Cycling Campaign AGM – 7:30pm at the Central Hotel, D2.
That’s a roomful of shapely, muscular calves right there.
Free At 3pm?
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In Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin?
Peckish?
Tim Cole writes:
Just Wing It is giving away 25 portions of their famous wings and 25 burgers to the first 50 lucky people who arrive to their trailer down at the Dun Laoghaire Regatta this Sunday at 3pm!
The Wing It team want to give the people of Dun Laoghaire a taster of what is coming very soon to the Pavilion in Dun Laoghaire!
Pop by and get some FREE wings, burgers and fries!
Ah here.
Al Katraz writes:
I know you don’t usually do this sort of thing, but I’ve had my bike stolen for the SECOND time in its lifetime.
My blue Specialized Sirrus men’s bike was first stolen from outside my house about five years ago, but thanks to an eagle-eyed person on the internet, the not-very-clever thief putting it up for sale the same day under his own name on Adverts.ie and an ensuing incredibly exciting garda sting operation, I got it back.
This time, however, it’s been stolen from Dublin city centre, where the thieves may not be so dense, so I’m hoping the Broadsheet massive can help.
I locked the bike to a street sign at the junction of Capel Street and Little Britain Street [Dublin 1] at about 10pm on Friday night and when I returned at 2pm today (July 8) it was gone.
I know I shouldn’t have left it overnight, and yes I know I should have used more than one lock, but it was a special occasion as I was going to The Black Sheep to meet a friend who only comes home to Ireland about once every five years as he has a phobia of flying (hi John!).
Briefly, this is the bike: Specialized Sirrus men’s bike. Dark metallic blue with white writing and white stripes. Black handlebars, footstraps, silver seatpost, black clip-on mudguards, silver brake levers, and the handlebar grips have been replaced with cheap black rubber ones.
The saddle is red and black with hole down the middle. It’s basically the same bike as the one in the photo.
Any sightings/info/suggestions where to look from Broadsheeters would be greatly appreciated..
Anyone?