Welcome to the first live blog of Q&A Of 2009. Tonight I've heard that John will be joined by Micheal Martin, Minister for Foreign Affairs (his second appearance in a matter of months), Eamon Gilmore (Leader of the Labour Party), Moore McDowell - UCD Economist, Suzanne Kelly - Tax Consultant, and Larry O'Donnell - US Academic based in Galway.
looking forward to tonight's show :)
so was charlie bird any good?
Larry Donnelly is an American Democrat and law lecturer in NUI Galway
Panels verdict on governments banking policy is first question.
Eamon and Micheal are wearing ties and shirts which are very similar
Martin is not for Govt's wobbling on banking policy. Throws Gilmore a barb that Lab voted against banking measure in Autumn.
TieWatch: Moore is wearing faded salmon
It's hard to find a funny foothold in the banking crisis
Gilmore wants mop and bucket for a 'cleanout' of banking
Ah hello to dogs in street for their first appearance...
Second question. Accountant in the audience.. Blah... He reading from a CV?
Not a question, it's a statement!
`Distinguished Guests`... audience member starts to tell his life story before comment - looking for job?
No Mary Coughlan tonight Allan!
I'm on 12th of January!
:D
Tax expert - Suzanne Kelly - daughter of the Captain
Time for the safety gear - toxic debts and 'toxic bins' are mentioned.
where's larry from?
The only thing keeping me interested is the toxic sequin border on Ms Kelly's blingtastic jacket
Oh, the great White Rabbit of Irish economics. All bow to Moore!
taking bets on Boston - lawyer lecturer in UCG and a democrat (as in the political party)
The Minister's tactic tonight is to make Gilmore look a bad unpatriotic boy - it's a speciality of his...
Almost gaff! Mr Martin... Whooops... "McCain as President" :)
American legislatures were also bad boys and girls for not voting the first time to bail out! Isn't it gas the foreign minister of banana republic telling them what to do!
Ooops I mentioned Banana Republic - we're not allowed say that either seemingly!
It is, Suzy :) Martin is shadowboxing
Skynet has kicked Humanity's ass. You're stuck in Nuclear-proof capsule with the McDowell brothers. I'm thinking a furry beard is a clincher, right?
Striped Tied spuder in audience has pointy finger stylee...
How to spot the accountants in the audience? Striped suits
loads and loads of suits tonight!!!
Time to beat up Eamon again for being unpatriotic
2nd question - what is panel's view on Gilmore's call for General Election?
What does the panel think about Gilmore's call for election
This weakling dude smells like a plant?
whoops, I'll let you blog the Qs :)
Virtual Taoiseach - going to stick that one!
Opens the Q&A chocolate...as Micheal talks about Brian's strong leadership...
Martin clings to "Enterprise" like a girlfriend in denial
