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Wed 11 Nov 2009Tough politico who left the stage now gains big prize

PROFILE:Her return to a central role is a startling comeback, writes DEAGLÁN DE BRÉADÚN

IF A week is a long time in politics, then 12 years is an eternity. That's how long it is since Máire Geoghegan-Quinn announced she was stepping down as a TD for the Galway West constituency.