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Thread: President May Convene Council of State on Gang Bill

  1. 17th July 2009, 12:38 AM #41
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    Quote Originally Posted by corelli View Post
    The only way she can "not sign it" is if the Supreme Court declare it unconstitutional. She has no power, of her own volition, to reject any Bill. You understand??
    *shrugs* She could resign.
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  3. 17th July 2009, 12:40 AM #42
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    Quote Originally Posted by stringjack View Post
    *shrugs* She could resign.
    Thats a terrible thing to say, though I sympathise!!
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  4. 17th July 2009, 10:27 AM #43
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    Tommy i dont know what she said to you or anyone else but in that debate which was chaired by vincent browne she did say (after being put on the spot by dana) she wouldnt sign. Maybe she subsequently retracted i dont know.
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  5. 17th July 2009, 11:10 AM #44
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    Tea on Wednesday.

    http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/...breaking34.htm
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  6. 17th July 2009, 11:20 AM #45
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    considering the wide powers and possibilities of this legislation and indeed the obvious need to do something, the president has made the right decision.........
    I presume the Supreme Court is next...

    October with Lisbon 2, bord snip, backbench revolt, green shoots turning blue and a Supreme Court could yet become our Biffs month of Horrible Acts!
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