‘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
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‘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.

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