John O'Donoghue and his travel spending spree

murfie · 06-10-2009 5:52pm

well let me ask the question if he does either step down or is removed what will happen with his vote as a TD. He will go back into the ranks as a backbencher i presume, gives them one extra vote. But who then takes over as Ceann Comhairle, will Labour's Brendan Howlin be promoted from Leas-Cheann Comhairle, but doesnt he have to pledge to back the government then. that wont happen will it?

Biggins · 06-10-2009 5:54pm

murfie wrote: »

well let me ask the question if he does either step down or is removed what will happen with his vote as a TD. He will go back into the ranks as a backbencher i presume, gives them one extra vote. But who then takes over as Ceann Comhairle...

FG James Reilly stated last night on RTE that he had heard a few names of Greens that might be proposed as his replacement.

walshb · 06-10-2009 5:56pm

What should happen to him, and others who abuse their positions like he has, is that they should be sacked and banned from ever holding a position of authority again. This includes a TD position. They should simply be ousted from all political life. We need standards and accountability. These are what may save us. Up until now, we have never had either.

Villain · 06-10-2009 6:02pm

He'll resign and be get a few Committee's to chair or the like to make up for it.

FF know the Public is circling looking for blood and its easier to throw one TD to the wolves and keep the public at bay for a while longer than try and stand by him.

He'll be gone by tomorrow imo

NewDubliner · 06-10-2009 6:04pm

walshb wrote: »

What should happen to him, and others who abuse their positions like he has, is that they should be sacked and banned from ever holding a position of authority again.

RTE says that Labour will table a motion of no confidence in him & there are rumours that he might step down.

I presume if he does, he'll avoid further enquiries into his behaviour.

mike65 · 06-10-2009 6:05pm

Whats depressing is that this should be the start of a process not the end.

Dotsie~tmp · 06-10-2009 6:08pm

Could O'Don have fancied a run at the presidency in two years? Thus his hanging on attempt.

mike65 · 06-10-2009 6:10pm

The Bull as President?

He's got to get past Bertie first!

Dotsie~tmp · 06-10-2009 6:14pm

Bertie was soiled goods. Now they both are

walshb · 06-10-2009 6:16pm

Dotsie~tmp wrote: »

Bertie was soiled goods. Now they both are

What's the bet that Bertie wins the Presidency and creates a special advisers post and John takes that. It wouldn't fu*k%ng surprise me

Or, failing this, maybe John becomes a civilian aide de camp

mike65 · 06-10-2009 6:45pm

The Bull might have walked (trotted?)

http://twitter.com/breakfastnt/status/4659996376

john-joe · 06-10-2009 6:47pm

murfie wrote: »

well let me ask the question if he does either step down or is removed what will happen with his vote as a TD. He will go back into the ranks as a backbencher i presume, gives them one extra vote. But who then takes over as Ceann Comhairle, will Labour's Brendan Howlin be promoted from Leas-Cheann Comhairle, but doesnt he have to pledge to back the government then. that wont happen will it?

could he stand as an independent, like his fellow native jackie healy!?

Villain · 06-10-2009 6:49pm

Now lets listen to "I have resigned but I have done no wrong and I never enetered public life for any financial benefit, I understand that some of the expenses I recieved were not acceptable and for the Dail does not need this distraction, I have done this state some service..........."

1 of so so so many

Liam Byrne · 06-10-2009 6:50pm

mike65 wrote: »

The Bull might have walked (trotted?)

http://twitter.com/breakfastnt/status/4659996376

What was O'D doing in the Newstalk newsroom in the first place ?

Pythia · 06-10-2009 6:52pm

Supposedly gone

spongeman · 06-10-2009 7:02pm

No way will FF let him stay around until Saturday. Otherwise its general election time.

dlofnep · 06-10-2009 7:05pm

heard he is gone.

Villain · 06-10-2009 7:08pm

Statement at 7.30 according P.ie head

Questions on FAS currently ongoing oireachtas live, Howlin is CC

Hootanany · 06-10-2009 7:11pm

but will he give the money back

Euro_Kraut · 06-10-2009 7:12pm

I think people are just get confused with their Bulls

Biggins · 06-10-2009 7:14pm

Villain wrote: »

Statement at 7.30 according P.ie head

Questions on FAS currently ongoing oireachtas live, Howlin is CC

http://www.oireachtas.ie/viewdoc.asp?fn=/documents/livewebcast/DailFlash512KB.htm

Other viewing options: http://www.oireachtas.ie/ViewDoc.asp?fn=/documents/livewebcast/Web-Live.htm&CatID=83&m=o

Hootanany · 06-10-2009 7:16pm

PRESS STATEMENT
Tuesday, 6 October, 2009

PARLIAMENTARY LABOUR PARTY APPROVES TABLING OF MOTION OF NO CONFIDENCE IN
CEANN COMHAIRLE

The meeting of the Parliamentary Labour Party this evening approved a
proposal by the Party Leader, Eamon Gilmore TD, that a motion of no
confidence should be tabled in the Ceann Comhairle.

Accordingly the following motion has now been tabled.

NOTICE OF MOTION

That Dail Eireann has no confidence in John O’Donoghue TD, as Ceann
Comhairle.

Ruairi Quinn TD
Labour Party Spokesperson for Education and Science
Leinster House
Kildare Street
Dublin 2
01 618 3434
ruairi.quinn@oireachtas.ie
www.ruairiquinn.ie

Just got this from Ruari

Villain · 06-10-2009 7:18pm

He'll be gone before the motion ever happens.

Jesus are you watching that Mary Coughlan with her sly remarks and smiles about the Fas deal for Molloy??? Jesus she is some piece of work

john-joe · 06-10-2009 7:21pm

Villain wrote: »

He'll be gone before the motion ever happens.

Jesus are you watching that Mary Coughlan with her sly remarks and smiles about the Fas deal for Molloy??? Jesus she is some piece of work

what did she say?

Villain · 06-10-2009 7:24pm

Ah just brushing off Shortall's statement that she was the only Government TD actually in the Dail for the motion, it was hard to hear what she said but the sly smile and laughing would make you sick especially given she was the one that gave Molloy the sweet deal

john-joe · 06-10-2009 7:29pm

Villain wrote: »

Ah just brushing off Shortall's statement that she was the only Government TD actually in the Dail for the motion, it was hard to hear what she said but the sly smile and laughing would make you sick especially given she was the one that gave Molloy the sweet deal

Yeah she is a disgrace, they are so smug knowing that even if they retire they can sit back and enjoy a healthy pension! :mad:

Heads must roll.......

walshb · 06-10-2009 7:35pm

Sinn Féin earlier called on the Ceann Comhairle to resign, claiming his position is untenable given 'a continued waste of public money' since he took the job.

I wouldn't use the word waste at all. It makes it far more explainable and "okay."

This wasn't waste. This was much more and much worse.

Villain · 06-10-2009 7:39pm

Kenny could be a big loser here Gilmore will get the credit, Kenny was too slow and lacking, he should have led on this issue

walshb · 06-10-2009 7:42pm

Villain wrote: »

Kenny could be a big loser here Gilmore will get the credit, Kenny was too slow and lacking, he should have led on this issue

Maybe to the gullible morons, Gilmore will be a hero, but to any half brained
dick, it's simply a case of Gilmore doing what is in the best interest
of his party. If Eamon was really sincere and genuine, this would have
happened before now.

spongeman · 06-10-2009 7:45pm

Villain wrote: »

Kenny could be a big loser here Gilmore will get the credit, Kenny was too slow and lacking, he should have led on this issue

I agree. Gilmore went for the jugular and fair play to him. O'Donoghue was playing the "can't talk about the CC" card but Gilmore sliced that apart.

John O'Donoghue and his travel spending spree

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