IRELAND
Irish Independent
Tuesday January 31 2012
The Doctrine of Infallibility is not something a Labour leader can invoke to dismiss an argument.
In the row over the closure of Ireland’s Vatican embassy, Eamon Gilmore, must envy Pope Benedict when it comes to fending off the protests by Fine Gael backbenchers pressing him to reverse the decision.
One wonders why they are not turning the screws on the Taoiseach, Mr Kenny, who has been the most severe critic of the church in recent history.
Do they regard Mr Gilmore as a softer touch?
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