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An Irish investor has snapped up 34 properties in south London for ?10m ('12.8m). The investor also owns properties in the famous Petticoat Lane markets area of London and used Petticoat Lane Investments as his investment vehicle.

Nov 01, 2008 ... up 34 properties An Irish investor has snapped up 34 properties in south London for ?10m ('12.8m). The investor also owns properties in the famous Petticoat Lane markets area of London and used Petticoat Lane Investments as his investment vehicle. The properties ...

Irish commercial property investors suffered a record 13.9pc fall in their returns in the third quarter of this year bringing their losses in the first nine months of this year to 21.2pc. As a result, average prime commercial property prices have fallen back to 2005 levels.(Financial report)

Nov 01, 2008 ... business properties in record 14pc drop Irish commercial property investors suffered a record 13.9pc fall in their returns in the third quarter of this year bringing their losses in the first nine months of this year to 21.2pc. As a result, average prime commercial property ...

As someone who has been known to criticise Kevin Myers on occasion, I would like to congratulate him on his recommendation that Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross be "permanently excluded from the airwaves... for such a studied and deliberate assault" on the lives of vulnerable people (Irish Independent, October 31).

Nov 01, 2008 ... KEVIN MYERS WAS RIGHT ABOUT ROSS> As someone who has been known to criticise Kevin Myers on occasion, I would like to congratulate him on his recommendation that Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross be "permanently excluded from the airwaves ... for such a studied and deliberate ...

CHILDREN who are exposed to domestic violence or physical abuse are at greater risk of having psychotic experiences when they reach their teenage years, major new research has revealed.

Nov 01, 2008 ... Children who witness abuse at greater risk of psychosis CHILDREN who are exposed to domestic violence or physical abuse are at greater risk of having psychotic experiences when they reach their teenage years, major new research has revealed. The study by a group of ...

A RARE edition of a Latin work, published in London almost 500 years ago, has been discovered at King's Inns Library, Dublin.

Nov 01, 2008 ... Rare edition of Cicero found in King's Inns A RARE edition of a Latin work, published in London almost 500 years ago, has been discovered at King's Inns Library, Dublin. Just 10 other copies of this edition of a work by Cicero on old age are known to survive ...

THE High Court has dismissed a test case to see if hundreds of farmers are entitled to additional compensation over the culling of their sheep flocks during the 2001 foot and mouth outbreak.

Nov 01, 2008 ... Court rejects farmers' claim for extra foot and mouth payout THE High Court has dismissed a test case to see if hundreds of farmers are entitled to additional compensation over the culling of their sheep flocks during the 2001 foot and mouth outbreak. Mr Justice Brian ...

FIANNA Fail's criticism of the cost of tribunals was immediately turned back on it yesterday when the party was blamed for the spiralling bill.

Nov 01, 2008 ... Blame for tribunal bills 'lies firmly at FF's door' FIANNA Fail's criticism of the cost of tribunals was immediately turned back on it yesterday when the party was blamed for the spiralling bill. Ahead of the Mahon Tribunal's final report, including its verdict on ...

Four more years was the message from Green Party leader John Gormley yesterday as he committed his party to seeing out its full term in Government.

Nov 01, 2008 ... Greens vow to see out time in power Four more years was the message from Green Party leader John Gormley yesterday as he committed his party to seeing out its full term in Government. But his education spokesman Paul Gogarty has insisted there are still funds ...

Protestant bishops are seeking an urgent meeting with Education Minister Batt O'Keeffe amid warnings that some of their schools will close.

Nov 01, 2008 ... Protestant bishops fear cuts will close schools Protestant bishops are seeking an urgent meeting with Education Minister Batt O'Keeffe amid warnings that some of their schools will close. The Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross claims the future of rural voluntary ...

THE High Court has dismissed a test case to see if hundreds of farmers are entitled to additional compensation over the culling of their sheep flocks during the 2001 foot and mouth outbreak.

Nov 01, 2008 ... Court rejects foot and mouth farmers' claim for extra payout THE High Court has dismissed a test case to see if hundreds of farmers are entitled to additional compensation over the culling of their sheep flocks during the 2001 foot and mouth outbreak. Mr Justice Brian ...

A RARE edition of a Latin work, published in London almost 500 years ago, has been discovered at King's Inns Library, Dublin.

Nov 01, 2008 ... Rare copy of Cicero found in King's Inns A RARE edition of a Latin work, published in London almost 500 years ago, has been discovered at King's Inns Library, Dublin. Just 10 other copies of this edition of a work by Cicero on old age are known to survive ...

THE new battleground of politics is over providing services to all people, Labour Party leader Eamon Gilmore said yesterday.

Nov 01, 2008 ... Cowen has 'workhouse mentality': Gilmore THE new battleground of politics is over providing services to all people, Labour Party leader Eamon Gilmore said yesterday. The scrapping of the automatic over-70s medical cards and the 'reintroduction' of third-level fees ...

Four more years was the message from Green Party leader John Gormley yesterday as he committed his party to seeing out its full term in Government.

Nov 01, 2008 ... Greens vow to see out full five years in Government Four more years was the message from Green Party leader John Gormley yesterday as he committed his party to seeing out its full term in Government. But his education spokesman Paul Gogarty insisted there are still ...

The sombre setting was the Ahern family home in Church Avenue, Drumcondra on the Saturday of the week they buried their beloved mother, Julia.

Nov 01, 2008 ... The sombre setting was the Ahern family home in Church Avenue, Drumcondra on the Saturday of the week they buried their beloved mother, Julia. Bertie said: "The family gave me the honour of reading my mother's letters that she'd sealed, because I was the youngest and not ...

Searching for Schindler.

Nov 01, 2008 ... Searching for Schindler By Thomas Kenneally Sceptre, st?20 This book is Thomas Kenneally's salute to the extraordinary man from whom he first heard the name Oskar Schindler, a man who had a list of people, like himself, who Schindler had saved. ...

Chicago.

Nov 01, 2008 ... Life is no breeze in the Windy City Chicago By Alaa Al Aswany Fourth Estate, stg?14.99 Over the last few years, Alaa Al Aswany has become a genuinely international writer. His second novel, The Yacoubian Building, hit the bestseller lists in ...

When a novel receives its first publication, whether in hardback or -- increasingly nowadays -- in paperback, and hits the shelves for the first time, no reviewer has got around to commenting on it, yet more often than not its jacket bears at least one glowing encomium, usually from another writer.

Nov 01, 2008 ... When a novel receives its first publication, whether in hardback or -- increasingly nowadays -- in paperback, and hits the shelves for the first time, no reviewer has got around to commenting on it, yet more often than not its jacket bears at least one glowing encomium, usually from ...

Within seconds of the end of the concert, the Beatles rushed from the stage door and were bundled into an Evening Herald van.

Nov 01, 2008 ... Within seconds of the end of the concert, the Beatles rushed from the stage door and were bundled into an Evening Herald van. Crouching on bundles of old newspapers, the four frightened-looking Beatles were transported to the Gresham Hotel. "We could hear everything through the ...

SEAN Cavanagh yesterday invited Tyrone manager Mickey Harte -- a noted International Rules detractor -- to re-appraise his attitude of the game after leading Ireland to a 2-0 series win over Australia.

Nov 01, 2008 ... Cavanagh hopes boss Harte can see the positives SEAN Cavanagh yesterday invited Tyrone manager Mickey Harte -- a noted International Rules detractor -- to re-appraise his attitude of the game after leading Ireland to a 2-0 series win over Australia. "I'd be hoping ...

The much-vaunted Kauto Star competes for the first time outside his native France, or England, when attempting to justify odds-on favouritism in the JNwine.com Champion Chase this afternoon at Down Royal.

Nov 01, 2008 ... Kauto curries Royal favour The much-vaunted Kauto Star competes for the first time outside his native France, or England, when attempting to justify odds-on favouritism in the JNwine.com Champion Chase this afternoon at Down Royal. A year ago the formidable Paul ...

DECLAN KIDNEY sprang a major surprise yesterday when he cut Ireland's most capped player, Malcolm O'Kelly, from his training squad for next week's clash with Canada in Thomond Park.

Nov 01, 2008 ... O'Kelly left out of Irish training squad DECLAN KIDNEY sprang a major surprise yesterday when he cut Ireland's most capped player, Malcolm O'Kelly, from his training squad for next week's clash with Canada in Thomond Park. The 34-year-old, 91-times capped second row ...

WITH the AIB League on an extended break, the national cup competition kicks back into action today with the stand-out clash undoubtedly the meeting between Blackrock and Shannon in Stradbrook (2.30).

Nov 01, 2008 ... In-form Shannon can halt old foes Blackrock WITH the AIB League on an extended break, the national cup competition kicks back into action today with the stand-out clash undoubtedly the meeting between Blackrock and Shannon in Stradbrook (2.30). It brings together ...

Welcome to my electric-car REVAi world. I plugged it in for a full charge every dark and windy night/early morning, buzzed into work the next day and scrambled home again, anxiously watching the power gauge slip into the yellow warning zone.

Nov 01, 2008 ... Are friends electric? Welcome to my electric-car REVAi world. I plugged it in for a full charge every dark and windy night/early morning, buzzed into work the next day and scrambled home again, anxiously watching the power gauge slip into the yellow warning zone. And ...

We invited Joe O'Shea, the sociable Corkman, to wine and dine some of the country's most beautiful women at the stylish Shelbourne Hotel to discover what makes them tick .

Nov 01, 2008 ... We invited Joe O'Shea, the sociable Corkman, to wine and dine some of the country's most beautiful women at the stylish Shelbourne Hotel to discover what makes them tick . Yes, Joe is back on the leather couch with a lively new fortnightly column. First off the blocks this week ...

Tempranillo by any other name makes lush, spicy wines. Are you a lover of Rioja, or is it the signature red grape, Tempranillo, that really takes your fancy?

Nov 01, 2008 ... Tempranillo by any other name makes lush, spicy wines. Are you a lover of Rioja, or is it the signature red grape, Tempranillo, that really takes your fancy? Tempranillo doesn't begin and end in that best-known Spanish region, where its raspberry and strawberry flavours have ...

On October 18, 1991, then-Taoiseach Charles Haughey famously pointed at Bertie Ahern in the presence of several journalists and said: "He's the man -- he's the best, the most devious, and the most cunning of them all.".

Nov 01, 2008 ... Monday, RTE1, 9.35pm On October 18, 1991, then-Taoiseach Charles Haughey famously pointed at Bertie Ahern in the presence of several journalists and said: "He's the man -- he's the best, the most devious, and the most cunning of them all." Apart from its king-making ...

Canada.

Nov 01, 2008 ... Canada If you're skiing in Whistler this winter and bump into a bear, think twice before calling out the local rescue service. An Australian tourist who was bitten by a local black bear on his way home from a night club says he felt the wrath of all of Canada after ...

She's crossed the Atlantic more than 800 times, circumnavigated the globe 25 times and had more face-lifts than an ageing movie star. Quite something for a girl who's just turned 40.

Nov 01, 2008 ... Farewell to a legend among liners She's crossed the Atlantic more than 800 times, circumnavigated the globe 25 times and had more face-lifts than an ageing movie star. Quite something for a girl who's just turned 40. But at the end of the month, the legendary QE2 will ...

Shares in Independent News & Media (INM) gained yesterday after the company said it had received approaches for its stake in Australasian business APN News & Media.

Nov 01, 2008 ... Sale could reduce debt levels by €800m Shares in Independent News & Media (INM) gained yesterday after the company said it had received approaches for its stake in Australasian business APN News & Media. The company said in a statement that it had received a ...

THE slump in the housing market continued in September, with the growth in mortgage lending the lowest in 22 years.

Nov 01, 2008 ... Mortgage lending growth hits 22-year low THE slump in the housing market continued in September, with the growth in mortgage lending the lowest in 22 years. Figures from the Central Bank show that the amount of home loans rose by 8.5pc compared with the same month ...

Myself and the Arsenal captain, William Gallas, have something in common: we both like a fag. Regrettably, the similarities end there; he is an elite athlete and sportsman whose appearance in public last week holding an unlit cigarette caused a furore, while my sporting -- and smoking -- career peaked with my selection for Bective Rangers 3rd Bs rugby team.

Nov 01, 2008 ... In a puff, my sporting career was stubbed out Myself and the Arsenal captain, William Gallas, have something in common: we both like a fag. Regrettably, the similarities end there; he is an elite athlete and sportsman whose appearance in public last week holding an unlit ...

Mr S and the.

Nov 01, 2008 ... Ross gets high (in the Pyrenees) Mr S and the Secrets of Andorra's Box By Ross O'Carroll-Kelly Penguin Ireland, €14.99 Another novel about the life and loves of Ross O'Carroll-Kelly and at this stage you might think ...

6 Wonder woman.

Nov 01, 2008 ... HOME&AWAY 6 Wonder woman She may have six children and a busy life as an actress and humanitarian, but that doesn't stop Angelina Jolie from wanting an even bigger family, writes Mark Harris 10 Doherty & O'Shea In the first of a new feature ...

Last week we sang the praises of Paul Greengrass for having masterfully resurrected the Bourne franchise, and this film is another -- though rather darker -- string to his bow.

Nov 01, 2008 ... Sunday, TV3, 9pm Last week we sang the praises of Paul Greengrass for having masterfully resurrected the Bourne franchise, and this film is another -- though rather darker -- string to his bow. On September 11, a glimmer of hope emerged when it became clear that the ...

There's plenty of action to report on the Irish fashion scene this week. Whatever about all this talk of recession, the customer is well placed to find keenly priced fashions for her winter wardrobe.

Nov 01, 2008 ... There's plenty of action to report on the Irish fashion scene this week. Whatever about all this talk of recession, the customer is well placed to find keenly priced fashions for her winter wardrobe. Warehouse is opening in the new South King Street centre on Wednesday, and the ...

Fionnan Sheahan, Brendan Keenan and Aine Kerr (Irish Independent, October 31) inform us that the Taoiseach thinks "the public has not yet grasped the seriousness of the situation before the country". That is not true. People have been telling him for years that this was coming but he and his colleagues were in denial. In fact the former Taoiseach called such people "cribbers and moaners".

Nov 01, 2008 ... Told you so ... Schools ... Greens ... e-Flow ... Rates ... * Fionnan Sheahan, Brendan Keenan and Aine Kerr (Irish Independent, October 31) inform us that the Taoiseach thinks "the public has not yet grasped the seriousness of the situation before the country". That is not true ....

Taurus Roble 2005 Toro DO -- 100pc Tinto de Toro; super concentration of brambly fruit with a streak of liquorice all the way through. Structured but supple. &#8364;9.99. Molloys Liquor Stores.

Nov 01, 2008 ... * Taurus Roble 2005 Toro DO -- 100pc Tinto de Toro; super concentration of brambly fruit with a streak of liquorice all the way through. Structured but supple. &amp;#8364;9.99. Molloys Liquor Stores. * Monte da Peceguina 2007 Alentejo -- from Malhadinha Nova estate north of ...

By Gemma O'Doherty.

Nov 03, 2008 ... Trouble in Paradise: holiday hotspots that turned into danger zones By Gemma O'Doherty Dargaville probably won't hold your attention for long unless you're obsessed with sweet potatoes. That's Lonely Planet's description of the sleepy backwater town in New Zealand ...

WEALTHY businessman PJ Howard has hardly spent any time in Ireland since his partner was locked away in jail to await sentence for hiring a hitman to murder him and his two sons.

Nov 03, 2008 ... 'Lying Eyes' to be sentenced while partner gets some sun WEALTHY businessman PJ Howard has hardly spent any time in Ireland since his partner was locked away in jail to await sentence for hiring a hitman to murder him and his two sons. Mr Howard has been enjoying ...

A LONG, cold winter for the education sector was predicted last night as the Budget cuts continue to send shockwaves through schools.

Nov 03, 2008 ... School sports facing axe in 'long, cold winter' of cuts A LONG, cold winter for the education sector was predicted last night as the Budget cuts continue to send shockwaves through schools. The general secretary of the Irish Vocational Education Association warned ...

A study of the various organisms that live in a compost bin is one of more than 1,600 projects which have been entered in next year's BT Young Scientist and Technology exhibition.

Nov 03, 2008 ... Acting the maggot: Students line up for Young Scientist award A study of the various organisms that live in a compost bin is one of more than 1,600 projects which have been entered in next year's BT Young Scientist and Technology exhibition. The project, 'Who Lives on ...

A LONG, cold winter for the education sector was predicted last night as the Budget cuts continue to send shockwaves through schools.

Nov 03, 2008 ... Warning that sports and field trips will be axed A LONG, cold winter for the education sector was predicted last night as the Budget cuts continue to send shockwaves through schools. The general secretary of the Irish Vocational Education Association warned that while ...

David Quinn, in referring to the effect of the abortion issue on the outcome of the Lisbon Treaty, in his article of stem cell research (Irish Independent, October 31) was clearly suggesting that it resulted in increasing the 'No' vote.

Nov 03, 2008 ... PRO-CHOICE LOBBY SUPPORTED LISBON> David Quinn, in referring to the effect of the abortion issue on the outcome of the Lisbon Treaty, in his article of stem cell research (Irish Independent, October 31) was clearly suggesting that it resulted in increasing the 'No' vote. ...

TAOISEACH Brian Cowen is under pressure to clarify the bank guarantee scheme after claims he "misled" the public on their potential liabilities.

Nov 03, 2008 ... Cowen under fire to clarify banks' bailout 'small print' TAOISEACH Brian Cowen is under pressure to clarify the bank guarantee scheme after claims he "misled" the public on their potential liabilities. Labour last night demanded that Mr Cowen come into the Dail and ...

THEIR lives will forever be connected by one man, and they are both clearly driven by a desire to help a good cause.

Nov 03, 2008 ... Celia and Miriam do their bit for charity THEIR lives will forever be connected by one man, and they are both clearly driven by a desire to help a good cause. As their relationships with the former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern are set to be laid bare on television tonight, ...

THEIR lives will forever be connected by one man, and they are both clearly driven by a desire to help a good cause.

Nov 03, 2008 ... Celia and Miriam do their bit for charity THEIR lives will forever be connected by one man, and they are both clearly driven by a desire to help a good cause. As their relationships with the former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern are set to be laid bare on television tonight, ...

AT LEAST 140,000 homeowners have fallen into negative equity, with this figure expected to rise to 200,000 by the end of next year, it was warned last night.

Nov 03, 2008 ... 140,000 homeowners 'have fallen into negative equity' AT LEAST 140,000 homeowners have fallen into negative equity, with this figure expected to rise to 200,000 by the end of next year, it was warned last night. Jim Power, chief economist with Friends First, said: "I ...

AT LEAST 140,000 homeowners have fallen into negative equity, with this figure expected to rise to 200,000 by the end of next year, it was warned last night.

Nov 03, 2008 ... Third of mortgage holders 'now face negative equity' AT LEAST 140,000 homeowners have fallen into negative equity, with this figure expected to rise to 200,000 by the end of next year, it was warned last night. Jim Power, chief economist with Friends First, said: "I ...

THE Army bomb disposal unit carried out a controlled explosion on two suspect devices yesterday.

Nov 03, 2008 ... Army dispose of two pipe bombs THE Army bomb disposal unit carried out a controlled explosion on two suspect devices yesterday. The alert was the latest in a series of call-outs for the Army on suspected bombs amid reports that gardai are concerned pipe bombs are ...

THE Government has been accused of failing to control price gouging at the pumps, or to protect elderly people in need of home heating oil this winter.

Nov 03, 2008 ... Government is accused of inaction on oil 'rip-off' THE Government has been accused of failing to control price gouging at the pumps, or to protect elderly people in need of home heating oil this winter. New figures show that pre-tax prices for oil products in Ireland ...

THE Department of Defence is considering training its own doctors in a bid to end the staffing crisis in the military medical corps.

Nov 03, 2008 ... Defence forces may train own doctors THE Department of Defence is considering training its own doctors in a bid to end the staffing crisis in the military medical corps. Over the past eight years, 17 medical officers have been appointed to the corps, while 27 have ...

IARNROD Eireann is to press ahead with plans to develop high-rise buildings at Connolly and Tara Street stations in Dublin, despite the economic downturn.

Nov 03, 2008 ... The economic downturn fails to derail high-rise plan for stations IARNROD Eireann is to press ahead with plans to develop high-rise buildings at Connolly and Tara Street stations in Dublin, despite the economic downturn. The company is to seek planning permission for ...

THE number of people driving vehicles on learner licences has plummeted since the new laws banning them from driving alone came into force.

Nov 03, 2008 ... Number of L-drivers falls sharply after change in law THE number of people driving vehicles on learner licences has plummeted since the new laws banning them from driving alone came into force. Figures provided to the Irish Independent show that the number of people ...

THE Army bomb disposal unit carried out a controlled explosion on two suspect devices yesterday.

Nov 03, 2008 ... Army blow up park pipe bombs THE Army bomb disposal unit carried out a controlled explosion on two suspect devices yesterday. The alert was the latest in a series of call-outs for the Army on suspected bombs amid reports that gardai are concerned pipe bombs are being ...

A BREAKTHROUGH drug which offers fresh hope for women with advanced breast cancer will be launched today despite concerns about its high cost to the taxpayer.

Nov 03, 2008 ... HSE to pick up bill for cancer drug A BREAKTHROUGH drug which offers fresh hope for women with advanced breast cancer will be launched today despite concerns about its high cost to the taxpayer. Tyverb will be available free to suitable Irish patients thanks to the ...

IARNROD Eireann is to press ahead with plans to develop high-rise buildings at Connolly and Tara Street stations in Dublin, despite the economic downturn.

Nov 03, 2008 ... Downturn fails to derail high-rise plan for stations IARNROD Eireann is to press ahead with plans to develop high-rise buildings at Connolly and Tara Street stations in Dublin, despite the economic downturn. The company is to seek planning permission for buildings ...

THE number of people driving vehicles on learner licences has plummeted since the new laws banning them from driving alone came into force.

Nov 03, 2008 ... Number of learner drivers on the roads plummets THE number of people driving vehicles on learner licences has plummeted since the new laws banning them from driving alone came into force. Figures provided to the Irish Independent show that the number of people in the ...

TAOISEACH Brian Cowen is under pressure to clarify the bank guarantee scheme after claims he "misled" the public on their potential liabilities.

Nov 03, 2008 ... Opposition demand clarification TAOISEACH Brian Cowen is under pressure to clarify the bank guarantee scheme after claims he "misled" the public on their potential liabilities. Labour last night angrily demanded that Mr Cowen come into the Dail and explain the ...

Being seen to be competent on the economy is the real key to Fine Gael attracting more voters, the party was advised at the weekend.

Nov 03, 2008 ... It's the economy, Enda: FG told how to win votes Being seen to be competent on the economy is the real key to Fine Gael attracting more voters, the party was advised at the weekend. A leading political scientist claims most voters saw no real difference between Enda ...

The Taoiseach was last night implored to make a direct TV 'State of the Nation' address to alert people to the economic problems ahead.

Nov 03, 2008 ... to address the The Taoiseach was last night implored to make a direct TV 'State of the Nation' address to alert people to the economic problems ahead. Influential FF TD Michael Mulcahy demanded that Brian Cowen make the first televised address since Charles Haughey's ...

ENTERPRISE Minister Mary Coughlan was attacked yesterday for going on a trip to the US in election week while Irish unemployment stands on the brink of officially passing the quarter-million mark.

Nov 03, 2008 ... Anger over Coughlan's US trip as dole queue hits 250,000 ENTERPRISE Minister Mary Coughlan was attacked yesterday for going on a trip to the US in election week while Irish unemployment stands on the brink of officially passing the quarter-million mark. While the ...

A fourth Government climbdown on the implications of the Budget is on the cards, with a relief deal planned for infertile couples.

Nov 03, 2008 ... Harney 'considering' financial help A fourth Government climbdown on the implications of the Budget is on the cards, with a relief deal planned for infertile couples. Health Minister Mary Harney has admitted she will consider providing extra financial support for ...

THE Government will change the law again to exempt over-70s who have been stripped of the medical card from further costs.

Nov 03, 2008 ... Over-70s will be exempt from 2pc health levy after medical card blow THE Government will change the law again to exempt over-70s who have been stripped of the medical card from further costs. Legislation must be altered so that people who are over the age of 70 who ...

THE Criminal Assets Bureau is focusing on lower-value assets and middle-ranking criminals to disrupt the lives of thugs terrorising communities, a report will reveal today.

Nov 03, 2008 ... CAB cracks down on 'mid-level' criminals THE Criminal Assets Bureau is focusing on lower-value assets and middle-ranking criminals to disrupt the lives of thugs terrorising communities, a report will reveal today. The CAB annual report for last year reveals a ...

Being seen to be competent on the economy is the real key to Fine Gael attracting more voters, the party was advised at the weekend.

Nov 03, 2008 ... It's the economy, Enda: FG told how to win votes Being seen to be competent on the economy is the real key to Fine Gael attracting more voters, the party was advised at the weekend. A leading political scientist claims most voters saw no real difference between Enda ...