Politics
‘Well Mom, I said it would happen’: a historic Dáil address by Joe Biden
Though not completely devoid of clichéd ramblings, the US president’s speech to the house was thoughtful and genuine
The Dáil chamber was so packed as Joe Biden prepared to make his address on Thursday afternoon, Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl joked that the US president “sure could draw a crowd”.
“Perhaps afterwards you might give me some hints on how to ensure such a good attendance around here on Thursday afternoons,” Ó Fearghaíl said to an amused Biden.
And what a crowd it was. The decision by Solidarity/People Before Profit to boycott the ...