Bertie should take EU bigwigs to Clare Glens

ISN'T it amazing how environmentally conscious our ministers become each time Europe's political leaders and their accompanying entourage roll into Dublin as part of our EU presidency?

My friends in Dublin cheerfully report that a constant cleaning effort is especially noticeable ahead of important EU meetings in Dublin and its hinterland.

I wish Bertie Ahern would invite Europe's leaders on a short tour of the real Ireland for a change.