Former MI6 chief, Sir Alex Younger gives some Brexit truths.
“Putin would’ve been absolutely delighted by our decision (to leave the EU) and so would Xi.”
“Particularly since I've left office and I've travelled around Europe, I'm profoundly depressed.
“Just nobody mentions the UK. We've made ourselves irrelevant. And this is extraordinary. The beginning part of this century, we were the dominant force. France has effectively eclipsed us and you just don't hear a discussion of us.”
“I think Brexit has Brexit has marginalised us. It was kind of intended to do exactly that.”
This is a great honour for Kate. Thank you to @CavanLoreto and her great teachers over the years. Thankfully Kate takes after her mother in the "not closing your eyes for the photo" department.
Congratulations to our Spirit of Loreto Award Recipient for 2024: Kate McManus. Pictured here with her parents, last years recipient Grainne O'Reilly, Ms McKiernan (Head of Year) and Ms McGarvey (Principal)
@PatsCavan Mr Rowley brought an energy, commitment and integrity to this job as principal that will be sorely missed. Best of luck to him in his next phase.
Officially on the ballot paper!
I was delighted to be in County Hall this afternoon to officially sign my nomination papers. Thanks to former Senator and Councillor, Michael Mullins for formally proposing me.
Please vote Harney Number 1 on 7 June!
This time 20 years ago, I was doing this very thing for the first time, with a head full of ideas and enthusiasm. Alan instils confidence in everyone he meets, confidence about our collective future and the calibre of people who will shape it.
Every few years, I search for this 2019 clip of Blair again. The bluntness of his ‚power is power!‘ doesn‘t only apply to geopolitics, but equally to energy policy & the delayed energy transition. Raw power. No longer a lack of technologies or knowledge.
The Increased Cost of Business Grant will close for registrations on May 1.
I’m urging all small businesses to register at https://t.co/PbctaDC8r6 in order to receive a cash payment paid directly into your account.
This is bad.
Eir’s customer complaint manual:
"Under no circumstances are the complaints number or complaints webpage address to be provided to any customer. An agent found to be doing this will be subject to a disciplinary under call avoidance."
Irish court fined it €7,500