The turbulent week that was for politics

WHAT a fascinating week it was up to Sunday, May 26. Starting on the previous Monday night’s Questions & Answers, Michael McDowell tells Noel Dempsey and Fianna Fáil that no way are they bringing back university fees.

A day or two later Bertie Ahern suggests only high earners (€500,000 and over) would be asked to pay. Right up to Saturday night, statements and counter statements are publicly aired.

Late on Saturday night, a press conference is announced for Sunday morning to announce a decision.

Saturday must have been a really turbulent day for Fianna Fáil: Noel Dempsey is now so far offside and no options.

So behold, she who punches above her weight calls him in and announces she has a few euro sloshing around her department, sufficient to get him and Fianna Fáil off the hook on PD terms, of course.

Ted Kelleher,

Fort Andrew,

Inniscarra,

Co Cork