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“I've always been infuriated by Bertie, I have to say. I never appreciated his style of politics. I thought it was very superficial, running around the country opening crisp packets, as they say, never really engaging with the substance of what was being debated and it clearly had a hugely negative impact on this country.”

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Lucinda Creighton

Lucinda Creighton is an Irish politician born on January 20, 1980. She serves as a Teachta Dála, a member of the lower house of the Irish Parliament. Known for her youthful energy and involvement in public affairs, Creighton has made a name for herself in Irish politics. more

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