Gallagher considers career in politics if presidency bid fails

[escoline]

Damaged goods. Would have to spend too much time explaining.

[jem]

Is that you Sean?

No but I am an accountant.
And have a habit of actually posting the truth as opposed to what the general postings here are

[darach]

There was a radio discussion about this on yesterday's drivetime. Mixed opinions as to whether Gallagher is the way forward for FF or whether he would be a step backwards as a representative of the culture of brown envelopes, cronyism etc.

Interesting point. Gallagher would have to essentially clean out the decks on all those issues and have no doubt left among the public if he were to re-enter public life. If he could manage to do this, I would regard it as a positive step for FF. I don't think age should be a prerequisite for a good candidate but the benefit of youth is that it generally comes with little baggage. Personally, I'd like to see Gallagher run in Louth or Cavan-Monaghan the next time out.

[Tea Party Patriot]

Not wanting to p1ss on his parade but do you not think FF would be better off looking for more candidates like McGuinness than going back to the future with Gallagher?

I doubt FF will be out trying to recruit exIRA to run as candidates, although it worked for them in 1926, I think your idea is a little out of date

[darach]

The Independent is reporting that FF TD's are claiming that Gallagher would make an ''ideal candidate'' for Europe or possibly as a successor to Seamus Kirk TD in Louth. Considering one of Gallagher's main achievement was his campaign to ensure European funding for the re-training of construction workers, this is not an absurd idea. Perhaps Gallagher may run as an independent however. This could be a test for Micheál Martin.

[tipp revolution]

A right project for Terry prone

[Expose the lot of them]

The Independent is reporting that FF TD's are claiming that Gallagher would make an ''ideal candidate'' for Europe or possibly as a successor to Seamus Kirk TD in Louth. Considering one of Gallagher's main achievement was his campaign to ensure European funding for the re-training of construction workers, this is not an absurd idea. Perhaps Gallagher may run as an independent however. This could be a test for Micheál Martin.

Would that be the EU funding that will have to be returned?
EU funds of up to €35m may have to be returned - The Irish Times - Thu, Oct 27, 2011
No doubt the geniuses in fas were involved in this debacle.

[babyblue15]

He would sit well in Fianna Fail me thinks

[Tomas Mor]

This man has a real chance to shine as an entrepreneuer now, his party is out and he cannot get the favoured treatment. If he can show what he is made of in those difficult times witout having to organise characters to meet Biffo at 5000 a skull, he will surely have made it !!