Dáil dramatics

As the Dáil takes its break, political correspondent Shaun Connolly looks back on a term of tax dodgers, ding-dongs, and declarations of love

Fri, 20 Jul, 2012 - 01:00
Shaun Connolly

MASSACRE OF LOVE

“May I begin by wishing the Taoiseach a very happy Valentine’s Day?” Gerry Adams enquired.

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