Iris Robinson was having an affair behind husband Peter's back - story about to break

[corelli]

Ok, I don't want to get into a guessing game here. But imo, unless the individual concerned was saying one thing in public and doing the opposite in private, I don't think there is any public interest. I find it hard to think of any Irish politician that takes the high moral ground with respect to sexual mores (-- hastilly adding between consenting adults). So, I'm not convinced.

She has made very high profile interventions as to how people, sexually, should live their lives according to the Gospel. Those same standards would appear not to have applied to her in her private life.

There really, to my mind, is no comparable high profile politician in the Republic that would be so vocal and therefore the situation would probably not be too serious here. On the other hand if Senator Mullen, for instance, was discovered shagging his secretary, being the public Catholic legislator he is, then that would be of public interest.

[MookieBaylock]

Ok, I don't want to get into a guessing game here. But imo, unless the individual concerned was saying one thing in public and doing the opposite in private, I don't think there is any public interest. I find it hard to think of any Irish politician that takes the high moral ground with respect to sexual mores (-- hastilly adding between consenting adults). So, I'm not convinced.

The person has done just that. Most recently, regarding the child abuse scandals.

[CorkHurler]

I wonder does Iris know any psychologists who can help people who are inclined to break their marriage vows.

[David Cochrane]

Got a stressed phonecall from someone there asking about this thread, from what I've been told, there's some sensational stuff going on that's going to kick off.

But I don't think Robinson will be staying on as First Minister, not after this.

[He3]

whois sexualpolitics.ie?

[stripey cat]

Can you confirm (before the news) whether:

- the other party is male

Yes but it was this guy

[factual]

The story is being broken on here. I have exchanged messages with David about it.

Fair enough.

If true I think she may resign MLA and as MP.

[jdaly]

Sadly, no.

Not the motor bike rider??

[factual]

Got a stressed phonecall from someone there asking about this thread, from what I've been told, there's some sensational stuff going on that's going to kick off.

But I don't think Robinson will be staying on as First Minister, not after this.

Hmmm. Suggests its more than an affair...

[corelli]

Not the motor bike rider??

You mean the one who's bike is called "Monica"?