But can you get an Irish politician to say that in public?
What a shame that the Irish politicians didn't take more responsibility for their economy a few years ago.
The act of pulling strokes has a particular association with Irish politicians.
It is up to Irish politicians to answer the question 'why?'
Around the turn of the 20th century, Irish politicians allied themselves with businessmen and controlled city politics.
It would be foolish to characterize him as typical of Irish politicians.
I know that the stupidity and greed of Irish politicians has a lot to do with this.
Perhaps for an Irish politician at the beginning of the 19th century that was the only realistic medium-term position.
"Does this mean that Irish politicians are gone forever?"
Irish Catholic politicians were blamed for engaging in political corruption and violence.