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State Funeral

Liam Byrne · 2008-04-16 18:30:02

I wouldn't be in a position to know fully, but it seems that Patrick Hillary was a real gent and honest to the core. So finally, we get to pay for a State Funeral for someone who actually deserves it. Brian Cowen must be relieved not to have to "start" his term with a tribute to a con-man paid for by the taxes that he…

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16-04-2008 7:30pm

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Liam Byrne

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I wouldn't be in a position to know fully, but it seems that Patrick Hillary was a real gent and honest to the core.

So finally, we get to pay for a State Funeral for someone who actually deserves it.

Brian Cowen must be relieved not to have to "start" his term with a tribute to a con-man paid for by the taxes that he screwed us out of while buying Charvet shirts and getting blank cheques !!!

Just as well for Brian that Bertie's still with us, I guess !!

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