Fahey Slip Up or Not

The rap on the knuckles administered to Frank Fahey by the Public Accounts Committee, regarding his interpretation of the mechanisms funding of marinas on the west coast while Minister may not be as harmful as some might think.

Unless it becomes a part of a trend of mini scandals over the next few weeks, it will soon be forgotten outside of the constituencies where the money was granted. Fahey's laughable performance on Morning Ireland this morning will similarly be forgotten by all but the hacks. However in the constituencies where the projects were delivered, the deed will be remembered and it will not be a negative for FF.