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The four men who will call the shots

Friday November 30 2007

Lord Alderdice joined the Alliance Party in 1978 and was elected leader in 1987. He became a Liberal Democrat member of the House of Lords in 1996. He was one of the negotiators of the Good Friday Agreement in 1998.

John Grieve joined the Metropolitan Police in 1966 and was involved in the Flying Squad, Robbery Squad and Murder Squad at Scotland Yard. He went on to lead the Anti-Terrorist Squad and investigated IRA bombings in London.

American Richard (Dick) J Kerr joined the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in 1960, working as a Soviet military analyst during the 1962/63 Cuban missile crisis. He was Deputy Director of the CIA from 1989 until 1992.

Joe Brosnan joined the civil service in 1967 and worked for most of his career in the Department of Justice. He was in charge of the Garda and Security Division of the Department and became Secretary General in 1991.

 
 

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Dublin Sightseeing Reaches New Heights

Ireland’s most iconic venue, Croke Park Stadium, announced the opening of the much anticipated Etihad Skyline tour on the roof of the historic ground. Sponsored by Etihad Airways and opening to the public on Friday 1st June, the tour offers access to a unique Croke Park rooftop walkway and spectacular panoramic views of Dublin city.

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McAreavey suspect accuses police

Avinash Treebhoowoon, 30, confessed to police about his involvement in strangling Michaela McAreavey, but now insists he was forced to sign the statement.Treebhoowoon and co-accused Sandip Moneea, 42, deny murdering the 27-year-old teacher on her honeymoon at the Legends Hotel.

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Damien Dempsey has something to tell you..

Damien Dempsey has released a video outlining his reasons for voting no in the upcoming referendum. Credit: http://www.youtube.com/user/whitebrowser

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