In my defense, I did decline references to the political Octagon, to cages and to various types of chokehold (the Peruvian necktie being my favorite).

Another statement tonight from the Taoiseach: "No matter what we do, they agree nothing. In 106 years of democracy in Ireland the opposition has never refused to let Dáil business proceed. That’s the politics of the street." www.fiannafail.ie/news/stateme...

And the Ceann Comhairle has just issued a statement confirming this lady's not for turning. The key bit: "I fully intend to continue to carry out the onerous office to which I was elected in accordance with the solemn undertakings I gave the Dáil upon my election." www.oireachtas.ie/en/press-cen...

I've tried to link to BSky content from Irish politicians and gov't departments, but even those with profiles here don't post as quickly, or as often, as they tweet. So I read here for sanity's sake but the newsmaking posts remain chiefly on Twitter. A side issue is greater difficulty posting video.