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Answer - A hypocrite

http://www.independent.ie Click on the link Todays front page PDF. The remainder of the article is subscription only.


The Taoiseach was travelling on the main Galway to Dublin road, The N6, immediately after his road safety appeal. His cavalcade included a Garda four-wheel drive vehicle, the Mercedes in which he was being driven and another two cars. The incident occured at 4.15pm on Thursday and the main road was busy at the time.

Coming out of Moate, at the bottom of a long climb the group of vehicles "flew by" other cars that were on the speed limit of 100kph and "disappeared quickly over the hill" according to reports. Mr Ahern had earlier called for drivers to "go a bit slower" and give a bit more time." The Taoiseach's officials avoided questions about the incident and passed it on to the Gardai.

No limits for speedy Gardai

Speed limits do not apply to members of An Gardai Siochana. The Garda Press Office confirmed last night that the speed done by a garda car is entirely the discretion of the driver. While garda cannot drive constantly at excessive speeds, it is up to the garda driver to decide on the appropriate speed in the circumstances.

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