Bono means business over global poverty

UPSTAIRS, downstairs divisions apply in all settings, it seems even at the launch of a report on global inequality.

Bono means business over global poverty

GOAL boss John O'Shea was left looking skyward as Bono, the Taoiseach, Mary Robinson and other VIPs disappeared up to the higher chambers of Government Buildings along a fine staircase carpeted in richest red.

"Why is it some people get brought up the hill and others get pushed down it?" he pondered aloud as he joined the mere mortals ushered downwards into the bowels of the building.

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