Mary Coughlan accuses Charlie Flanagan of sexism

[cyberianpan]

Defending herself from accusations of stupidty ... she made herself seem even more stupid by saying accusing her of incompetence was sexism!

Parliamentary Debates (Official Report - Unrevised) Dáil Éireann Thursday, 25 February 2010 - Page 1

Deputy Charles Flanagan: Draw a blank over the real issue and avoid it as usual. It is the same as the Deputies tried yesterday and this morning.

The Tánaiste: The company law (consolidation and reform) Bill, if anybody is interested, is huge legislation. There is ongoing work.

Deputy Charles Flanagan: It is too big for the Minister.

The Tánaiste: If the Deputy wishes to throw a condescending, sexist remark across the House, that is fine. It is very much the calibre of Deputy Flanagan but I would expect more from him after all these years in the House.

Deputy Olivia Mitchell: Where was it sexist?

Deputy James Reilly: Talk about imagined slights.

See also:
Coughlan accuses TD of sexism - The Irish Times - Thu, Feb 25, 2010

I really don't think it is acceptable for Coughlan to claim any attack on her is sexist - and she should be forced to withdraw her slur (and preferably admit her idiocy to boot).

cYp

[FakeViking]

James Reilly was 100%!

[dalywise]

She obviously knows as much about sexism as about evolution (or relativity for that matter).

[de knowledge economy]

It is a bit like those episodes of 'I love Lucy' where the boss goes away leaving Lucy in charge for the day and when he returns finds the office wrecked and on fire.

[mmrebel]

Another foot in mouth by Coughlan her ineptitude know no bounds

[consultant]

She obviously knows as much about sexism as about evolution (or relativity for that matter).

Sexism is relatively about evolution, surely?

[Rocky]

You can see, she is really feeling the pressure. Part of me almost feels sorry for her because she really isn't up to it(and that isn't because she's a women), but at the same time if she can always resign and people's jobs are quite literally in her hands and she's failing them.

[Dodgy Bertie=Shady Mayor]

Deputy Charles Flanagan: It is too big for the Minister.

The Tánaiste: If the Deputy wishes to throw a condescending, sexist remark across the House, that is fine. It is very much the calibre of Deputy Flanagan but I would expect more from him after all these years in the House.

Relax, Mary, after all these years we expect nothing from you but bluff, bluster and stupidity - so Deputy Flanagan hasn't dented your image a whit.

[toasteroven]

Another Thursday, Another priceless Calamity Coughlan moment.

[alonso]

Deputy Charles Flanagan: It is too big for the Minister.

The Tánaiste: If the Deputy wishes to throw a condescending, sexist remark across the House, that is fine. It is very much the calibre of Deputy Flanagan but I would expect more from him after all these years in the House.

Relax, Mary, after all these years we expect nothing from you but bluff, bluster and stupidity - so Deputy Flanagan hasn't dented your image a whit.

Is that ageist?