Bertie Ahern, leader of the Republican Party and head of the Govt. in Eire today stated that he did not want Sinn Fein in Government in Eire. He believes that they are, 'agents of poverty and disadvantage.' and them in govt. would lead to 'a flight of investment'.

This is the very same Bertie Ahern that has pressured and contuines to pressure Unionists to share power in a coalition executive in Northern Ireland. Stinks of double standards if you ask me.

for the whole report see this link... http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/4433270.stm

i think it is very clear what the discussion here is...