‘Craggy Island’ politics

Some years back I used to shake my head at the insanity of having a minister of health who suffered from long-term morbid obesity.

‘Craggy Island’ politics
Thu, 26 May, 2016 - 01:00
Letters

‘Craggy Island’ politics

Imagine my lack of surprise when a 62-year-old childless American was appointed Ireland’s minister for children and youth affairs.

Craggy Island really does exist!

Patrick Cooney

46 Shantalla Drive

Beaumont

Dublin 9

x

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

You doing alright my dear? S Fergus Finlay: No politics this week — I’m giving you a quiz for Christmas
With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration S Terry Prone: Christmas reveals a fascinating gap between Meghan Markle and reality
Colin Sheridan: The Irish love the moral high ground — but it’s time we climbed down S Colin Sheridan: The Irish love the moral high ground — but it’s time we climbed down
CourtsColumnistsPlace: Craggy IslandPlace: IrelandPlace: 46Place: Shantalla Drive Beaumont Dublin 9Person: Patrick Cooney
<p>In the tone-deaf video, since deleted from the department's social media channels, two young adults in a lovely period-looking room offer advice on how to make it work in your parents' gaff when you have more chance of winning the Nobel Peace Prize than finding or affording somewhere to rent.</p>

Sarah Harte: Government’s ‘tone-deaf’ housing message shows why young people are leaving

READ NOW

Revoiced

Newsletter

Sign up to the best reads of the week from irishexaminer.com selected just for you.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited