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  1. 20th October 2008, 07:41 PM #1
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    Finian McGrath Withdraws Support For Government

    Well, its official now. TD Finian McGrath tonight announced that he has pulled his support for the government.

    Independent TD Finian McGrath has withdrawn his support from government.

    He made the announcement at a press conference in Dublin this evening.

    Deputy McGrath said he was taking the decision because of the government's decision to means test over-seventies for a medical card.

    He said he was doing so with regret, but feels he has no other option.
    Independent TD Finian McGrath withdraws support for govt | BreakingNews.ie
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  3. 20th October 2008, 07:44 PM #2
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    Moving this to current affairs.
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  4. 20th October 2008, 07:46 PM #3
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    Does this decision stand even if the govt reverses the decision?
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  5. 20th October 2008, 07:48 PM #4
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    So will we see a cascade effect now?

    It does put some of the other independents in a very tricky position but the main problem for FF will be eliminating Harney and this has made it somewhat harder. I wonder if any approaches have been made to other potential government partners? The most radical and effective thing that FF can do now is to immediately sack Harney.

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    Quote Originally Posted by FutureTaoiseach View Post
    Does this decision stand even if the govt reverses the decision?
    Nothing is permanent in politics FT.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sierra View Post
    He said he was doing so with regret, but feels he has no other option.
    What about all the various options he outlined during his many media appearances during his week of prevarication?
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  8. 20th October 2008, 07:52 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sierra View Post
    Well, its official now. TD Finian McGrath tonight announced that he has pulled his support for the government.



    Independent TD Finian McGrath withdraws support for govt | BreakingNews.ie
    Cowen needs to steady the ship soon or he could have a real mess on his hands, although I do wonder if some FF Bankbencers would rather be in opposition for the next 3 years during the recession.
    "If you strike us down now we shall rise again and renew the fight. You cannot conquer Ireland; you cannot extinguish the Irish passion for freedom. If our deed has not been sufficient to win freedom then our children will win it by a better deed."
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  9. 20th October 2008, 07:52 PM #8
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    After what he said over the weekend this was inevitable
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  10. 20th October 2008, 07:53 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tulach View Post
    Cowen needs to steady the ship soon or he could have a real mess on his hands, although I do wonder if some FF Bankbencers would rather be in opposition for the next 3 years during the recession.
    I wonder if Brian himself would like to be in opposition if there is any major recession . . .
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  11. 20th October 2008, 07:54 PM #10
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    They'll just stuff some money in his mouth that he can use for his area, patt him on the head and say "you didn't see nothing about no medical cards"
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