Horse trading

Political Correspondent Fionnan Sheahan examines the PAC inquiry findings into Charlie McCreevy’s fast-tracking of €15 million worth of funding for a project in his Co Kildare heartland.

The genteel and twee world of the Kildare Hunt Club is epitomised by the footnote on the agenda of its Annual General Meeting in October 2000:

"There will be a supper party immediately after the AGM. It is essential to contact Rita Lyons to advise her of your contribution to the supper, in order to facilitate catering arrangements."