The enactment of power in economic crisis by Haughey after 1987 and of Gilmore after 2011 was remarkably similar, writes Gerard Howlin

Here are some of the most memorable quotes from the Kerry politician.

IN THE concluding sentence of his magisterial new history of Ireland from the French revolution to the present day, Professor Paul Bew wonders if, “as ethnic rage gives way to ethnic vanity, is it really possible that the enmities of Irish history are losing their power to hurt and destroy”?

GOING to a political party conference like Fine Gael’s may be safer than attending an office Christmas party.

WOMEN will have a greater say in all decisions made by Fianna Fáil’s power structures after a series of proposals were approved at the weekend.