Irish Politics Speeches by John Kelly, TD

Excellent Condition Softcover, 291 unmarked pages, First Edition, 1992. John Kelly was perhaps the Greatest FG Orator of his time. Here are the transcripts of his Dail speeches from 1969 to 1989.
JOHN KELLY was recognised by political friends and opponents alike as the greatest parliamentary orator of his generation. His party colleagues would maintain that his greatest speeches were made at private meetings. However, a great deal remains on the public record.

BELLING THE CATS (the title is taken from
one of his favourite phrases) presents a selection of John Kelly's Dáil speeches and public statements on subjects as diverse as the day-to-day life of a TD, the humbug of Irish neutrality, the scourge of socialism and the need to aim hefty kicks at our sacred cows and sleeping dogs. No punches are pulled in his attacks on the political hypocrisy and double standards he saw on all sides of Irish life. His mixture of sarcasm and wit, plain speaking and extravagant flights of oratory made his a voice that was uniquely feared, respected and loved.