Monday, October 22, 2007
More political reaction to PSNI and Gardaí investigation
It’s worth noting the RTÉ report of Taoiseach Bertie Ahern’s reaction to the ongoing investigation into the death of Paul Quinn. The implication of the Taoiseach’s reported comments is that it doesn’t matter to Mr Ahern who was involved because “the killing had been condemned by Sinn Féin representatives who had urged people to co-operate with the police.” Although it’s also worth pointing out that the sincerity of those calls would be called into question if, as former SF Councillor Jim McAllister [RealPlayer file] continues to insist, the Provisional IRA were involved. Meanwhile, Sinn Féin’s Alex Maskey has announced that five SF councillors have been told they are under threat from dissidents.. Which reminds me of a point made in this recent analysis of the Process™
As such, it appears that Haass’s concerns about dissidents most likely stemmed from his growing relationship with Adams, as officials have admitted that raising the spectre of dissidents was one of Adams’s key negotiating strategies.
The RTÉ report refers to Taoiseach Bertie Ahern’s reaction
However Taoiseach Bertie Ahern stated he did not believe the killing would have implications for the peace process.
Speaking in Dublin, Mr Ahern said he did not know what the background of the people involved was, but said the killing had been condemned by Sinn Féin representatives who had urged people to co-operate with the police.
Pete Baker @ 01:32 PM
So the Irish Prime Minister isn’t concerned that the IRA is still killing? Nice.
Posted by on Oct 22, 2007 @ 02:18 PMC’mon David get with the programme, you understand the very british concept of wearing hats, on the morning of said murder, the murderers emerged from bed, removing balaclavas & lifting swagbags. Thus providing Berdie, Gerry et al with a “criminal elements” get out clause.
Posted by on Oct 22, 2007 @ 02:30 PMYou don’t think they are criminals then Cromwell?
Posted by on Oct 22, 2007 @ 02:34 PMOf course Allister is still insisting PIRA were involved, that’s his only game.
Posted by on Oct 22, 2007 @ 03:24 PMDid I say that Briso?
Posted by on Oct 22, 2007 @ 03:25 PMIRA,
Allister or McAllister?
Posted by on Oct 22, 2007 @ 03:28 PMI must say I was confused initially too, Cromwell.
Posted by on Oct 22, 2007 @ 03:52 PMMe too Joe, maybe they’re one & the same, just like wee Jeffrey & Daniel O’Donnell, or Chris Mc Gimpsey & The Vogon from Hitch-Hikers Guide to the Galaxy.
Posted by on Oct 22, 2007 @ 04:11 PMAnyone else catch the RTE news ‘the PSNI are helping Gardaà with their enquiries’
Posted by on Oct 22, 2007 @ 05:28 PM“Of course Allister is still insisting PIRA were involved, that’s his only game”
Deary me.
Gives us an insight into the kind of shite “Irish” Republicans in America are sprayed with.
Posted by on Oct 22, 2007 @ 05:41 PM“Anyone else catch the RTE news ‘the PSNI are helping Gardaà with their enquiries’”
Yip - half of Slugger.
Reference the long thread entitled:
“PSNI and Gardaà co-operating on murder investigation”
Posted by on Oct 22, 2007 @ 06:01 PMNice One
I got your joke anyway
Posted by on Oct 23, 2007 @ 08:19 AM
