Fine Gael's Justice Spokesman has said that he personally would not have a difficulty forming a government with Sinn Féin if the party had policies that would not cause problems.
Charlie Flanagan (left), who represents Laois/Offaly, told RTÉ's The Week in Politics programme, to be broadcast tonight, that at the moment he could not go along with Sinn Féin's opposition to the Lisbon Treaty and much of Gerry Adams' economic policies. Deputy Flanagan added that he did not know where all the 'hullabaloo' came from following Frank Flannery's recent comments, in which he held out the prospect of Fine Gael and Sinn Féin forming a government in the future.
Mr Flannery was last week demoted from this position as Fine Gael's Director of Elections.
Slane Castle is set to become a destination for whiskey lovers as well as concertgoers, under plans by the Mountcharles family to ‘‘secure the future’’ of the County Meath estate.
The family is about to launch a premium brand Slane Castle whiskey in the US, and has plans to create an information and tasting centre at the castle, reports the Sunday Business Post. Alex Mountcharles, who has assumed the title of Lord Mountcharles from his father, Henry, said the intention was to ‘‘build additional business’’ at the 1,500-acre estate, which is best known for its annual rock concerts.
Mountcharles said that the idea for the whiskey originated about two years ago, and the first consignment of 1,000 cases had just been made by the nearby Cooley distillery.
Westmeath 0-16 Wicklow 1-10
Fergal Wilson bagged six points, as Westmeath claimed an extra-time victory over Wicklow at O'Connor Park, Tullamore.
Wilson fired over two points in the second period of extra-time to ensure victory in this thrilling encounter, reports RTE Sport. A Dean Odlum 34th-minute goal had given Wicklow a 1-03 to 0-04 half-time lead in normal time.
The sides finished level at the end of normal time at 0-11 to 1-08 with Wilson sending over a 72nd-minute equaliser. However, Westmeath were strongest in extra-time to book a semi-final spot against Dublin.
Fine Gael's Justice Spokesman has said that he personally would not have a difficulty forming a government with Sinn Féin if the party had policies that would not cause problems.
