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The Daily PollANIMALS WILL RETURN to the Mansion House live crib this Christmas, and visitors will be able to line up to see donkeys, goats and much more in the heart of Dublin City.
The festive tradition run in partnership with the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) is returning after a one-year hiatus due to animal welfare concerns.
Lord Mayor Dáithí de Róiste hopes the crib can be used as an opportunity to educate visitors about animals and their care.
The move is likely to drum up renewed criticism, while other Dubliners will welcome the return of a nostalgic Christmas outing.
Today we’re asking you: Should the live crib return to Mansion House?
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Catherine Murphy would be an excellent choice, a woman who has always stood for what is fair and just despite the best efforts of DOB’s lawyers to silence her.
@Rochelle: I like her, she’s a great TD, but she would be wasted in that position.
@Connoroconner: I agree, I think she’d better serve the people as a normal TD.
If it is one of the usual FF/FG gang, it will further indicate nothing much is really changing.
Go Catherine!
@Unitedpeople: not really though: if a FF/FG coalition wanted to keep a comfortable majority they wouldn’t allow one of their own to go for it. Of course SDs might be part of a coalition with them by then , so you’d never know. I’d prefer if she stayed as a TD she is one of the best we have.
The Ceann Comhairle’s name is Seán Ó Fearghaíl, not Ó Feargháil.
Awdaaah! Awdaah! Ah no sorry wrong jurisdiction.
Isn’t the bould Howlin setting himself up for the job.
@Justice Mickey: No, ruled himself at the end of last week.
I sincerely hope the Ceann Comhairle comes from FF, that would further even out the numbers between the big three parties. Losing an independent or SocDem TD to the C.C position would further strengthen any potential FF or FG led coalition which might emerge.
It’s a great job and a safe seat next election as you are automatically re-elected a TD. Handy if there’s another election ahead
Please can I have the job..I had 5 kids and kept order sure 80 be the same.if you can do 5 kids you can do any ..a wooden spoon never used worked.but would gladly use it on a few up there.
I think Danny would be great.
No BD detector?
@Jim Buckley Barrett: No BS detector?
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