Cabinet briefs and the lack of support for those in need of head shops [IrishTimes]
- Published: 28 January 2010
DÁIL SKETCH: THE DAY got off to an unsettling start for many of us.
It was the duty of the newspapers and morning radio shows to report on the state of the talks in Northern Ireland. But did they have to include all that detail about highly-paid flunkies scouring the nearest Marks and Sparks in search of clean undies for Brown and Cowen? Just before breakfast, a collective groan went up from a queasy public: “Aaargh! Too much information!” Is there no such thing as a prime ministerial overnight bag, ready and available at all times, should the need arise? This is very much in line with international best practice.
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