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“It would be the kiss of death for credibility. It would have made me a member of the British Empire. I already am. I pay my taxes. I don’t need a medal. I’m not anti-royal, but I couldn’t be bothered.”
George Alan O’Dowd “Boy George” on why he turned down an MBE from her Majesty. – Interview with Barry Egan, Sunday Independent
“My part of the world was ripped apart by people having to emigrate to earn a living down the years. We should be offering support and succor to people coming to our shores now.”
Labour Party deputy Willie Penrose accusing the Taoiseach Bertie Ahern of hypocrisy by lobbing for a better deal for Irish immigrants in the U.S, while the Government is mistreating immigrants in Ireland. – The Irish Times
“While the term ‘rip-off-Ireland’ could be regarded as emotive language, our analysis of prices in Ireland leads us to conclude that Irish consumers are not getting a fair deal.”
The Consumer Strategy Group says pubs, banks, doctors, dentists, restaurants and many other businesses are overcharging. – The Irish Times
“Suicide is now such a frequent occurrence in this court and every court in Ireland. It has reached epidemic proportions, and doesn’t seem to be improving at all.”
Offaly county coroner Brian Mahon quoted in The Irish Times.
“We have taken as much as anyone can reasonably expect and are now actively looking for another property.”
SDLP councilor Danny O’Connor who has been plagued by loyalist paramilitary attacks has decided to leave Belfast’s Craigyhill estate. –The Irish News
“It seems almost beyond belief that Ireland, awash with new money and enormous economic confidence, cannot find another route for the road and leave for generations to come a heritage that has been left to us.”
Colm Toibin writing in The New York Times on the Irish government’s decision to build a four-lane highway and a busy interchange close to the Hill of Tara.
“In the army, they were giving the guys amphetamines and uppers at nighttime and Elvis got into that because the army said it was okay. When he came back, it clouded his judgment and the Colonel began to take great control.”
Irish actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers who stars in the CBS biopic on the life of Elvis Presley. – The Irish Voice
“The volunteers have a decision to make. They had an ideal and it is no small task to ask them to transition with courage. So bring back the message that, no matter which side of the debate they are on, they have integrity and honesty and there is an understanding of that. It is about hope for a better future for the children of Northern Ireland.”
– Tom Moran, CEO Mutual of America speaking at a lunch in which Martin McGuinness discussed Gerry Adam’s address to the IRA asking it to join in the political way forward.– The Irish Voice
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