Person: Garret the Good

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

columnists

Fergus Finlay: As campaign revs up, Fine Gael is stuck with its rear wheels spinning

Fianna Fáil brought us terrible times, but all we can remember is the good time, writes Fergus Finlay

general

Why do we give nicknames and what does yours say about you?

The secret is out — we all know why the Government is looking bad

Government must get on message before it looks accident-prone

news

Fitzgerald saw work vindicated

news

Public to say final farewell to true statesman

A titanic battle that defined Irish politics for the next decade

IT REMAINS one of the most famous quotes in Irish politics. On December 11, 1979, during a Dáil speech on the nomination of Charles Haughey as taoiseach, Garret FitzGerald delivered a withering verdict on the then Fianna Fáil leader.

Fri, 20 May, 2011

Queen 'sad' about FitzGerald death

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, today visiting Kildare as part of her four-day state trip to this country, has offered her sympathies following the death of former taoiseach Garret FitzGerald.

Thu, 19 May, 2011

Tributes pour in for 'true public servant'

Political leaders of all stripes have paid tribute to former taoiseach Dr Garret FitzGerald who has died after a short illness.

Thu, 19 May, 2011

Kenny pop it?

DANCE-OFF cancelled when Vincent Browne turns up to adjudicate.

Wed, 23 Feb, 2011