THE proposal from this increasingly dictatorial government to establish a statutory press council is a very serious development that will seriously restrict press freedom.

IF ever proof was needed that we are living in a banana republic it comes with the outrageous news that a 40-year old Dundalk man David Gartlan, who hasn’t worked for some time, was jailed for 10 days beside rapists and murderers because he failed to pay a 250 fine for not having a 12 dog licence.

FIANNA FÁIL is changing its emblem to a condom because it supports inflation, halts production, protects its member and gives you a sense of security while you’re being screwed.

WHAT kind of fools do they think we are?