From top: Michael D Higgins, Liadh Ní Riada, Seán Gallagher (centre) with wife Trish (right) and head of RTÉ Radio One, Tom McGuire); Gavin Duffy; Joan Freeman; Peter Casey, with daughter Siofra (left) and wife Helen (right); all the candidates
This afternoon.
RTÉ Radio studios, Montrose, Dublin 4.
Presidential candidates gather for the the second radio presidential debate, the first debate to have all candidates present, greeted by Head of RTÉ Radio One, Tom McGuire.
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it doesn’t rain on Sean
He’s a ringer for The Mask in that 3rd pic
Hahhaaahaaaaa very good very good! Uncanny.
I love the way the RTE guy covers himself with the umbrella every time, even changing hands on different sides
Michael D earns a salary of €249,014 pa and he goes begging for €50,000 on crowdfund to pay for his campaign. And the mental part of that is that people have contributed 32k to it already! Ha ha ha.. He is laughing all the way to the grubby banks he helped bail out. Is it any wonder they get away with all they get away with when you have stupid like that in this country. Is it any wonder that Leo and his band of merry mediocrity continue to give the Irish electorate the middle finger and they do it in the knowledge that they will still be re-elected. The majority of the Irish electorate are so pathetic and dumb its just laughable now. It’s one of the many reasons the Irish are the laughing stock of the world.
https://crowdfund.michaeldhiggins.ie/
If only everyone was as wise as you ronny, it can’t be easy for you.
Interesting collection of donors: Labour luvvies, wannabes, and Anons included. It’s like the luvvies are trying to be seen putting more than a fiver into the collection at 11:00 AM Mass on a Sunday…
Ailbhe Smyth 50.00EUR
PROINSIAS DE ROSSA 100.00EUR
Ursula Barry 100.00EUR
Michael D. is definitely my choice for President – his way with language to convey complex ideas is always something I have admired – and he is nearly always on the same side of the issues that I support.
Niamh Bhreathnach 50.00EUR
Michael D the President who knows the job
Joan and Pat Burton/Carroll 650.00EUR
best wishes for a successful campaign. Look forward to Micheal D’s second term as inspirational as ever.
How many of these are real names, who knows…
(Contd page 94)
€49,000 for a Learjet from Dublin to Belfast for Michael D Higgins? The train would cost around €30 standard return, first class around €60. No wonder he wants to keep his costs secret.
No need to exaggerate the truth, Eoin. This was the total cost of his government jet trips for his entire time in office, not just a single trip to Belfast.
We don’t know the full extent of what MDH has cost us. But don’t let that stop you in your rush to canonise him as the greatest thing to ever come out of Ireland. He is laughing all the way to the grubby bank on the Government Learjet and he does it on the taxpayer. Is it any wonder he decided to backtrack on his promise to only be a one term President. He has seen many gravy trains during his state career and probably just couldnt believe how much money there was to be taken with zero oversight and accountability. He squeed with sheer delight when realised he had finally reached the political equivalent of sugar candy mountain . Sure why would anybody want to give up a gig like that.
He doesn’t cost you anything. You don’t live here.
I pay all my taxes in Ireland. Almost 45% of my earnings every month. Not that it’s any of your business where I live.
I didn’t ask.
#bringRonhome
it’s people like you that think your the smartest person in the room that have this country in the mess we are in. It’s easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled. Run along now old geezer.
Be nice to Ron. If he’s paying 45% of his salary in tax then he’s only earning €200K. Leaving him only 109,000 after tax. A mere €9,100 per month.
No wonder he is jealous of MDH
your maths is almost as pathetic as your posts Cian. Run along old man. It’s not challenging enough for me when I have to respond to you. simpleton
Sorry Ron – did I burst your bubble.
my maths are wrong? Oops – you must be earning more than 200K – sorry if I ruffled your petals.
Who would you vote for Ron, if you were here? It’s not as if we have a great choice.
Shinnerbots don’t do truth
BlueshirtBots don’t either.
He’s not that busy that he can’t take a friggen train like the rest of us.
McAleese was up and down the M1 like a fiddlers elbow and this boyo needs a fanfare every time he nearly takes a poo?
Let him thumb for a lift next time .
Yeah but he of the Labour Party… that’s how they roll!
who is the greeter?
Kramer from hit 90’s sitcom Seinfeld
Clearly says “greeted by Head of RTÉ Radio One, Tom McGuire.”
Did Broadsheet update the copy without include a note to say they’ed updated it again?
Of those three dragon lads, I think Gavin Duffy comes across as the only one who seems normal. I’ll vote for Liadh and Miggeldy.
Fine Gael and Fianna fall wisely (IMO) did not run a candidate in this election because they knew that person would lose. Neither wanted their names attached to losing candidate, more importantly, but the general election coming in the not too distant future they didn’t want to waste the resources needed to fund a proper campaign. That is what Sinn Fein is doing at the moment.
All those posters and canvassers cannot be cheap.
Michael D will likely walk this election. I would not be surprised if he ends up getting more than 60% of the vote.
So is anyone able to tell me what Michael D’s top 5 achievements whilst being President have been? Tell me his top 5 things outside of signing legislation. He is conditionally obliged to do that. What are the 5 things he has done have had a lasting effect on a large population of citizens in this country? What does he stand for? What actions has he taken that make him so deserving of the adoration that many people give him?
constitutionally
He travelled down to west Kerry to meet Emma Mhic Mhathuna, which gave her solace in her final months. Admittedly he went by helicopter, but he didn’t ignore her distress or hide behind his busy schedule as others might have. Credit where credit is due.
He went to an ATM once and everyone thought it was great craic altogether
From photo 6, it would be clear that Peter Casey is running to get his daughter an introduction to the media.
Look at how Helen is “‘miring” Siofra, not her husband.
Next reality-bullpoo star.
Surely, “Is anyone able to tell me what top 5 achievements whilst being President have been?”
I am not a fan of Michael D or No Smoke Without Salmon Labour, but 1) I do think he has brought some dignity back to the post after the appalling McAleese and her ecumenical grandstanding. 2) Michael D’s engagement with new migrants and citizens, kids (An Gaisce) is a worthy open door, 3) his outspokenness on poverty and homelessness, 4) his staying true to his ideal (yes, I think Castro had good points), 5) and the images published last week of him and Sabina with Emma Mhic Mhathuna and family made a powerful point about him basically giving a fig.
I could also add 6) he’s a dog lover and 7) he has no time to write poverty as strong advantages.
So just as I thought. Nobody is able to identify even 5 achievements of his Presidency. But don’t let that stop everyone in their rush to canonise MDH as the greatest Presidential candidate we could have. Pathetic
Can you tell me what you consider an achievement? Like of all the previous ones – what were their achievements
My question isn’t difficult to understand. Are you asking me to explain the word achievement to you Cian?
Yes. What achievement has any Irish president made?
Dub Spot mentioned some achievements. And you ignored them. So it must be a really simple question for you – with you massive intellect.
well if that’s your idea of an achievement Cian that’s kind of sad. I can’t fix your stupid Cian. Sorry old man.
Thanks for ignoring the question Ron.
Put you money where your mouth is. Name some achievements of previous presidents.
I really hope Ron is some type of broadsheet shill, trolling for clicks. Else they are an incredibly sad, angry and pathetic person.
Seán Gallagher (centre) with wife Trish (right) and head of RTÉ, Tom McGuire) caption competition: “You need teeth like ours. We have the same guy do 2 for 1”.
Opps – “write poetry” – though it is pretty poor stuff.
“Betting on zero”-learn about Joan’s backer Des Walsh in this documentary on Netflix
The idea that MDH is pompous and extravagant doesn’t really fit with the guy I’ve seen show up to games at Dalymount and Richmond with only a driver for company and with no palaver.
Stan – you only say what anyone can say
The published accounts tell a different story
Same here Stan
I remember the night himself and Sabina turned up in Ashbourne (afair it was in Ashbourne RFC) to support the Ireland Women’s Rugby
Totally out’ve the blue and without hoohaa and ceremony
I won’t be voting for him
For a number of reasons already stated around here
But I have to agree he’s taking too much shy te from a certain quarter
And for no reason other than lazy cheap electioneering from campaigns that won’t even get their deposits back
What do you think of Liadh Ní Riada, Vanessa, would you give her a vote? I considered Joan Freeman but the bishopy vibe put me off.
She’s a good candidate
And would be a good President
I voted for Martin last time out anyway
So yeah
She’s getting my No 1
I won’t be doing any down ticket preference voting
That’s good to know, I’ll take a closer look. I was half-inclined to vote for Michael D because a) it would spare us another pension and b) I like Sabina, but one term is enough for anyone really.
Nothing personal to Liadh but she would be the most divisional president this country has ever seen. War broke out but nobody turned up doesn’t even begin to describe it.
We are a divisional culture anyway Same’oh
A Civil War does that
Pro or Anti
Tá or Níl
FF or FG
Roy or Mick
My friend (and hairdresser) Marco uses the beautiful expression all the colours of the rainbow a lot
And you can get away with that in Dublin and Cork
But overall
the Paddies
For all our talk and singsongs and liberal government
Are a basic binary DNA code
This is supposed to be a position which represents all the people of Ireland. Are you seriously suggesting that at this point in time a member of SF can do that? Not that I am advocating any of the other either of course.
Yes I am
Because a vote will take place on a United Ireland
An Island is an Island is an Island
within the next 10years
And it will be a Shinner President who signs it in
And most likely a Woman
If that’s not all to yere taste
Well unfortunately
Ye’ll have to grin and bare it
@Vanessa – what about Scotland? Would you not support an independent Scotland?
You’re delusiional if you think a vote for a united ireland will 1. take place in the next 10 years and 2. pass.
@Cian
Ask that of someone who has expressed an opinion on the matter Scottish Independence; since I haven’t I don’t know why you would direct that question to me
@Rotide
We’ll just have to wait and see. In the meantime, I think I remember you making similar remarks about my state of mind when I called the 66/67 Tá.
Not the brightest are we, Ron?
Your second name wouldn’t be McDonald by any chance?