The Republic's two worthy representatives at the Northern talks, Minister for Foreign Affairs David Andrews and junior minister Liz O'Donnell, have attracted their share of nicknames. Recently they have been referred to as Ken and Barbie. Maybe they shouldn't look so good. As Quidnunc knows only too well, good looks can deflect attention from ability.
Barbie and Ken
The Republic's two worthy representatives at the Northern talks, Minister for Foreign Affairs David Andrews and junior minister…
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