13 May
Cllr Martin to address Summer School
An article about Michael D. Higgins seen on councillorkeithmartin.blogspot.com
Cllr Keith Martin will be joining speakers such as Vincent Browne, Michael D Higgins and Siptu President Jack O'Connor as part of the line up of the three-day event, which will be held in Galway. Cllr Martin will be addressing the …... Continue reading »
Martin Mansergh must make sure not to laugh
An article about Martin Mansergh seen on irelandistan.wordpress.com
Martin Mansergh should be OK in his new appointment as Minister of State AS LONG AS HE DOES NOT LAUGH PUBLICLY. ‘Cos when the guy laughs he sounds like Dr. Evil. I’m not joking.... Continue reading »
Macra Na Feirme News, May 13 2008
An article about Brendan Smith seen on croom.wordpress.com
Macra na Feirme extends congratulations to Brendan Smith the newly appointed Minister for Agriculture Fisheries and Food. Macra would also like to wish Minister Mary Coughlan the best of luck in her new post as Tanaiste and Minister for …... Continue reading »
Prime Time Investigates - will this exposé of a collapsed child …
An article about Barry Andrews seen on justlikeaman.blogspot.com
Taoiseach Brian Cowen has told the Dáil that new Minister for Children Barry Andrews will be following up with the HSE the findings of last night's RTÉ Prime Time Investigates programme on children at risk, says this story on RTÉ. …... Continue reading »
State Neglectful Of Duty To At Risk Children
An article about Alan Shatter seen on jp-ireland.spaces.live.com
Fine Gael's Alan Shatter earlier called for details of the number of children at 'serious risk' who are currently on waiting lists to be published immediately. He warned that children would continue to lose their lives or suffer …... Continue reading »
Aer Arann, CityJet and Ryanair awarded PSO routes
An article about Noel Dempsey seen on forums.ifsd.ie
Minister for Transport, Noel Dempsey TD, today announced that following an EU Public Tender process, contracts to provide scheduled air services on the six Public Service Obligation (PSO) regional air routes have been offered to three …... Continue reading »
Adhmhaidin: Dé Máirt 13 Bealtaine 2008
An article about Noel Treacy seen on rte.ie/rnag/adhmhaidin.html
Feachtas Chonradh Liospóin seolta ag an Rialtas inné i nGaillimh: Labhair Eibhlín Ní Chonghaile le Frank Fahy, Seán Ó Neachtain, Noel Treacy & le hÉamon Ó Cuív atá ar son an chonradh agus déanann sí plé ar na pointí a rinne siad le …... Continue reading »
A Good Reason to Vote No
An article about Ruairi Quinn seen on irish-lawyer.com/journal
On Newstalk on Saturday (10/5/08), Ruairi Quinn responded to a complaint from Ulick McEvaddy about the opacity of the Treaty. He suggested that when buying a house or an airplane (UMcE has bought quite a few Boeing 707s), …... Continue reading »
Limerick East TD given junior ministry role
An article about Peter Power seen on newswire99.blogspot.com
Peter Power has been appointed at the Department of Foreign Affairs where he will take on the responsibility for Overseas Aid. Speaking to the Limerick Leader a short time ago, Mr. Power said, “I will continue to work tirelessly for the …... Continue reading »
Angry Hospital Protest in Waterford
An article about Mary Harney seen on inishtrahoull.blogspot.com
She has asked for Mary Harney, Minister for Health and Children (right) to come to her bedside and explain to her why she must wait another possible two to three years to have her operation. Sadly Mary Harney will not oblige, …... Continue reading »
On Having Good Reasons, or Why a Real Debate is Desirable
An article about Lucinda Creighton seen on irish-lawyer.com/journal
Sloan). If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking. (George S. Patton). (Note to Lucinda Creighton TD.: now would not be a good time to observe that both of these quotations were by Americans, and dead ones at that.)... Continue reading »
Breeding And Brains Of Brian
An article about Brian Lenihan seen on shane-ross.ie
… at the Department of Finance had arrived at work early. They were sitting comfortably, waiting for the new boss to arrive. Suddenly they were afflicted by outbreaks of apoplexy. The new minister, Brian Lenihan, had gone walkabout.... Continue reading »
Migration Nation
An article about Conor Lenihan seen on library.ie/weblog
The Minister for Integration, Conor Lenihan TD, has launched Migration Nation, a statement on integration strategy and diversity management. The statement, which says that the percentage of non-Irish born people living in the country …... Continue reading »
VRT and Motor Tax, Cowen will still be singing all the way to the …
An article about Brian Cowen seen on irishconsumerist.blogspot.com
This is something I plan to follow up on. VRT brought in €1.4bn and motor tax about €1bn to the state coffers in 2007. I am sure whatever consumers do, the Brian Cowen and the Government will continue to sing all the way to the bank! …... Continue reading »
marycoughlan.blogspot.com
An article about Mary Coughlan seen on gammagoblin.blogspot.com
I noticed this google search result after searching for Mary Coughlan. The stub reads: “Donegal TD Mary Coughlan has been named Tánaiste by Brian Cowen this evening, she will take over the role from Mary Harney”. …... Continue reading »
At Last, Ceann Comhairle Punched
An article about John O'Donoghue seen on 2irishnews.blogspot.com
CEANN Comhairle John O’Donoghue, home in his Kerry constituency for the weekend, got more than he bargained for when he went to the races on sunday Mr O’Donoghue was attacked by an angry punter after the first race at the opening day of …... Continue reading »
Fairtrade, the Sunday papers and Bertie’s ambitions
An article about Bertie Ahern seen on ericbyrne.blogspot.com
Mind you, my blood was already boiling after reading the story on Page 1 about ex-Taoiseach Bertie Ahern’s possible ambitions to run for President – either President of the European Council or President of Ireland. …... Continue reading »
Adhmhaidin: Dé Luain 12 Bealtaine 2008
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on rte.ie/rnag/adhmhaidin.html
… Forbartha Mhúscraí ag caint faoi Ionad Oideachais Bhaile Bhuirne & gur beag dul chun cinn atá déanta le deich mbliana anuas ar an ionad. Tá siad chun scríobh anois ag an Aire Nua Oideachais Batt O’Keeffe maidir leis an Ionad.... Continue reading »
Lisbon Treaty - The Campaign Intensifies
An article about Micheal Martin seen on irishmusings-markus.blogspot.com
Today, on Newstalk 106, Micheal Martin, the new Foreign Minister, was asked by George Hook why the treaty should be passed. With due respect to the minister, he was only answering what he was asked, and his reply was ''to make European …... Continue reading »
Dubliner's Dublin – Ballymun
An article about Noel Ahern seen on thedubliner.typepad.com/the_dubliner_magazine
The local TDs are Noel Ahern (FF), Roisin Shortall (Lab) and Pat Carey (FF). In 2006, Ballymun Independent Councillor Vincent Jackson was appointed Lord Mayor of Dublin. The Bottom Line Regeneration. Regeneration. Regeneration. …... Continue reading »