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A “dictator” is a head of state who exercises arbitrary authority over the lives of his citizens and who cannot be removed from power through legal means. Kim Jong-Il of North Korea, Than Shew of Burma and Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe are all dictators. They rule not because they have the approval of their citizens but because they want to rule. Brian Cowen’s democratic credentials are becoming increasingly suspect in this regard. This is a worrying development because the Taoiseach should be committed to democracy by its definition and not just on his own terms.

Westmeath senator Donie Cassidy says no one listened to him when two years ago he advised first time buyers to purchase a home.

Mayo farmers are to receive over €20 million in funding under the 2008 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme, it was announced this week.

The CAP Health Check negotiated for Ireland by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Brendan Smith TD, will deliver some €170 million to Irish farmers over the next five years.

Mayo farmers will receive a funding boost as balancing payments under the 2008 Single Farm Payment were due to be issued, according to Fianna Fáil Senator and Government Spokesperson for Agriculture in Seanad Eireann, John Carty.

Kilkenny Fine Gael senator John Paul Phelan has said that he was extremely taken aback at his party leader, Enda Kenny’s, shock statement that he would abolish the Seanad if Fine Gael got into government.