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Politicians and Other Animals

Politicians and Other Animals

by Martyn Turner (Cover Design), Martyn Turner (Cover Design), Olivia O'Leary (Author)

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    Paperback 2004

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Synopsis

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.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 160
 Publisher: O'Brien Press
Published: 13 Apr 2004
ISBN 10: 0862788803
ISBN 13: 9780862788803

Media Reviews
'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 Dáil'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 Ferriter - The Irish Times * The Irish Times *
Author Bio
A familiar face on our screens and voice on our radio and in our newspapers over the last thirty years, we know Olivia O'Leary from RTE's Prime Time and its predecessor Today Tonight, from the BBC's Newsnight and from BBC Radio 4's Between Ourselves. Her broadcasting career is interlaced with her journalistic career with The Irish Times and The Sunday Tribune. Most recently she was back on RTE with Later with O'Leary and on radio with In My Life and her slot on Five-Seven Live.