I'm planning on going out for a pre-budget lunch - last one I can afford for a while if all the speculation is to be believed.
by Suzy Byrne at 10/14/2008 11:03:56 AM
Bells are ringing in the house calling TDs in, preparing for a mad bad afternoon
by red mum at 10/14/2008 1:25:56 PM
Leaders Questions - Enda Kenny asking questions - well making a long point with some inflection at the end of it probably.
by Suzy Byrne at 10/14/2008 1:40:05 PM
All those logging onto Dáil TV meant that I nearly couldn't record Leaders' Questions, server busy first time thats happened in the year I've been doing this
by red mum at 10/14/2008 1:41:40 PM
can i just blog the reactions since I aint going to be able to watch!
by John Williams at 10/14/2008 1:43:08 PM
No idea what Cowen was shouting about - noticed his new hairdo though.
by Suzy Byrne at 10/14/2008 1:44:39 PM
@suzybyrne I'd say there's a lot of coiffed heads in the House today :)
by red mum at 10/14/2008 1:46:18 PM
One Budget proceedings start Lenihan is expected to speak for 45 mins to 50 mins, opposition speeches expected to be 40 mins each
by red mum at 10/14/2008 1:48:38 PM
Hello to commentators and readers! You are all very welcome to the party. Is there a Budget drinking game this afternoon. ie. Take one drink for first sight of Joan Burton in a pink suit!? etc.
by Suzy Byrne at 10/14/2008 1:50:36 PM
Over on twitter the question being asked is what colour tie is Lenihan going to wear!
by John Williams at 10/14/2008 1:51:41 PM
LOL @johnwilliams was just about to say that
by red mum at 10/14/2008 1:51:54 PM
My bets on blue
by red mum at 10/14/2008 1:52:04 PM
The colour of a hairshirt? Or crimson red to go with his face when the cuts start coming?
by Suzy Byrne at 10/14/2008 1:52:20 PM
People attempting to make some fun of what is sure to be a tough 45-50 mins for us all
by John Williams at 10/14/2008 1:52:21 PM
Heard from a few that Brian is going to veer into the longwinded
by Cian O Flaherty at 10/14/2008 1:54:17 PM
Gilmore says Cowen owes Irish people an apology
by red mum at 10/14/2008 1:54:22 PM
@Cian, journos saying they were told 45 to 50 mins.
by red mum at 10/14/2008 1:54:44 PM
@RM fingers crossed we got lots of timing depending on it.
by Cian O Flaherty at 10/14/2008 1:55:25 PM
Has everyone bought in all theret smokes for the big hike thats expected?
by Cian O Flaherty at 10/14/2008 1:55:53 PM
I got a duty free carton last night :) Met a colleague earlier who was going out to buy a rake of packets in anticipation of hike.
by red mum at 10/14/2008 1:57:02 PM
I bought 40 today and I'm going to Spain on Saturday :)
by Suzy Byrne at 10/14/2008 1:57:19 PM
is biffo gonna pay more like the rest of us??? sorry listening to rte here
by John Williams at 10/14/2008 1:57:44 PM
@cian I can imagine, been hard here to commit to anything as there are no clear timings and lots of business in the house this evening meaning everyone is in the house
by red mum at 10/14/2008 1:57:46 PM
@RM yeah its not the usual day at all. We are doing well for a hitrate at the minute tho.
by Cian O Flaherty at 10/14/2008 1:58:43 PM
More difficult next year guys then this year, make the most of today while you can!
by John Williams at 10/14/2008 1:58:44 PM
fiery stuff from Cowen
by red mum at 10/14/2008 1:59:06 PM
RTE twittering their budget stuff twitter.com/rtebudget2009
by Cian O Flaherty at 10/14/2008 1:59:16 PM
Pat Carey looks very worried behind Cowen
by Laura Daly at 10/14/2008 1:59:17 PM
Biffo was angry a bit there wasnt he
by John Williams at 10/14/2008 1:59:52 PM
Biffo sounds like a vice principal giving orders on the first day of term
by Laura Daly at 10/14/2008 2:00:29 PM
Seoige and the Afternoon Show are off today! We are saved!
by Suzy Byrne at 10/14/2008 2:00:43 PM
shall not exceed 40 minutes
by John Williams at 10/14/2008 2:00:46 PM
@suzybyrne lmao
by John Williams at 10/14/2008 2:01:08 PM
They are working late tonight - well they only started at 14.30.
by Suzy Byrne at 10/14/2008 2:01:17 PM
we have agreement
by Laura Daly at 10/14/2008 2:01:43 PM
oh no Enda is up and not happy in his red tie
by Laura Daly at 10/14/2008 2:02:02 PM
enda not happy about no business tomorrow
by John Williams at 10/14/2008 2:02:03 PM
Enda wonders why he can't be asking his overly long questions tomorrow...
by Suzy Byrne at 10/14/2008 2:02:03 PM
