Money for nothing. It’s how you swing it

IT’S been reported that the Ryder Cup golf tournament will be worth an estimated €130 million to our economy next month.

Thu, 24 Aug, 2006 - 01:00
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Great – money for nothing! Just like the reputed €150 million wasted on the PPARS health service payroll system – more money for nothing.

Ah well, easy come, easy go, eh, Bertie?

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