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Politicians and Other Animals
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By: Olivia O'Leary
Publisher: O'Brien Press Ltd
Published: April 2004
Pages: 160
Categories: Society
Language: English
Available as: Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9780862788803
ASIN: 0862788803

An irreverent but affectionate look at the personalities behind Ireland's political life, from one of Ireland's favourite journalists. Number 1 Bestseller. Displaying an irreverent sense of humour and casting a sharp eye at modern Irish life, Olivia O'Leary entertains us with all the tricks and chicanery of Irish political life -- the unholy alliances between corrupt business and corruptible politicians, the election-poster shenanigans, political serial leader-killing, how the funeral men, doorknockers and those really hungry for power are the ones to win, the likelihood of Ireland having a 'baldy taoiseach', and how we should never ever underestimate small men. She teases out the all-encompassing issues such as Britain and the war in Iraq, the decline of the Church, the arrogance of religious orders and questions such as who really controls our lives. 'In O'Leary's Attenborough-esque examination you see the political animals in all their colours. A great introductory guidebook to for a Dail safari' -- The Sunday Business Post Sunday Business Post 'In this book, broadcaster Olivia O'Leary has brought to life in all their vanities the politicians who perform in the theatre of democracy known as Dail Eireann. Olivia uses her acute gift for observation to write memorable reports on the Dail's star turns and the lesser actors alike.' -- Evening Herald Evening Herald 'She's a masterful observer of the deviant behaviour that is politics ... It's a little book of epiphanies about politics and politicians and all their faults and failings, strengths and achievements. It's a most amusing and carefully observed picture' -- Pat Rabbitte 'An extremely entertaining read' -- RTE Guide RTE Guide 'Perfect bedtime reading for the political junkie. Her collection of short essays ... Pose the fundamental question - why do they do it and why are we so interested in them? It is acerbic, witty, moving, angry, and irreverent. O'Leary should be running the country.' -- Dermot Ferrit.

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