Politics in Ireland – Irish Politics

Estd. 2005

Irish Politics, Politicians in Ireland, TDs, Irish Government


Now viewing:
Posts about Cavan-Monaghan

06 Feb

Sinn Fein: Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD has …

An article about Caoimhghin O Caolain seen on irishgenealogyblog.wordpress.com

Source: February 5, 2010 – Sinn Fein's Official webpage. Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD has welcomed today's Agreement announced at Hillsborough Castle. He said: “The Agreement announced today is a very significant step …... Continue reading »

20 Jul 2009

The Clare Herald: New Agri Environment Scheme To Be Introduced In 2010

An article about Brendan Smith seen on clareherald.com

My colleague Minister Brendan Smith is well aware and fully appreciates the concerns being expressed and has met with representatives of the farming organisations”. All | edit post. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own …... Continue reading »

16 Jul 2009

Farmers urged to attand Cavan protest | Ocean FM

An article about Brendan Smith seen on oceanfm.ie

Saturday's demonstration at Brendan Smith's office in Cavan town comes in the wake of lobbying by around 400 farmers at Government buildings yesterday. Sligo farmers also protested outside local TD Jimmy Devins constituency office last …... Continue reading »

26 Dec 2008

Inish Times Archive » Concern for future of Buncrana breakwater

An article about Brendan Smith seen on inishtimes.com

The news was revealed in a written reply to a parliamentary question posed to Brendan Smith, the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food by Councillor McLaughlin’s party colleague and local TD, Joe McHugh. ... Continue reading »

11 Dec 2008

Munster Express Online » Archive » Over 300 workers laid off …

An article about Brendan Smith seen on munster-express.ie

That Agriculture Minister Brendan Smith said yesterday that compensation is a matter “to be dealt with on another day” will have done nothing to quell their worries. EU legislation states that the Government can compensate farmers up to ... Continue reading »

23 Nov 2008

RTÉ News: Fishermen urge against cod restrictions

An article about Brendan Smith seen on rte.ie/news

Irish fishermen have called on Ministers Brendan Smith and Tony Killeen to oppose EU proposals to introduce new restrictions on cod fishing in the Celtic Sea. The proposals are being discussed at talks in Brussels today and tomorrow. ... Continue reading »

15 Nov 2008

IANO'S CHRONICAL: An Accidental TD

An article about Seymour Crawford seen on thedamnedindublin.blogspot.com

Regular customers included: Batt O’Keefe TD (now education minister), Seymour Crawford TD, Noel Treacy TD, John Mulvihill TD and the late Jim Kemmy TD amongst many others. Alan Dukes TD was still in politics at the time and he would ... Continue reading »

08 Nov 2008

The Munster Express Online » Archive » ICMSA: Minister Smith is …

An article about Brendan Smith seen on munster-express.ie

ICMSA Deputy President John O’Leary questioned Minister Brendan Smith’s grasp of the damage inflicted on the Irish dairy sector. Another week in farming and another divergence of views has been clearly expressed with respect to the ... Continue reading »

MacLochlainn to stand for Europe – Derry Today

An article about Caoimhghin O Caolain seen on derryjournal.com/NewsFront.aspx

MacLochlainn to stand for Europe – Sinn Féin's Lisbon Treaty Campaign Director Colr Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has been selected as the party's North West candidate for next year's European Elections.... Continue reading »

23 Oct 2008

Morning Ireland 22 October 20008

An article about Brendan Smith seen on rte.ie/radio1/morningireland

Director of Public Prosecutions Mr. James Hamilton discusses new policy. Sport. Minister for Agriculture Brendan Smith and Leader of Labour Party Eamonn Gilmore debate Medical Cards issue, Banks and Education cut-backs.... Continue reading »

23 Sep 2008

Ministers Meet Michelle Gildernew

An article about Brendan Smith seen on farmingpages.com

Brendan Smith, the Minister for Agriculture, and Éamon Ó Cuív, Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, held a trilateral…... Continue reading »

22 Sep 2008

CHANGES IN BSE TESTING RULES

An article about Brendan Smith seen on thomasbyrne.blogspot.com

I welcome the announcement by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Mr Brendan Smith TD, of the agreement of the EU Commissioner for Health to proposals to increase the age limit for BSE testing for healthy slaughtered ... Continue reading »

“informal gatherings..”

An article about Brendan Smith seen on sluggerotoole.com

He said yesterday that the first such consequence was that the cancellation of the Executive meant that today’s meeting between the Southern and Northern Ministers for Agriculture Brendan Smith and Sinn Féin’s Michelle Gildernew could ... Continue reading »

29 Aug 2008

Sinn Fein threaten to collapse Stormont in row over policing

An article about Caoimhghin O Caolain seen on unionistblog.typepad.com/home

Speaking in County Cavan (not in Northern Ireland), Caoimhghin O Caolain TD (not from Northern Ireland) told a meeting that: “There is now widespread and growing concern among republicans at the failure to transfer policing and justice ... Continue reading »

Patience has its limits

An article about Caoimhghin O Caolain seen on ukwatch.net/recent

Which makes it all the more worrying that its leader in the Irish parliament Caoimhghin O Caolain has felt the need to warn supporters that his party’s patience should not be tested. “If we are forced to conclude that change will not be ... Continue reading »

25 Aug 2008

“there is a danger that Sinn Fein are trying to create a crisis..”

An article about Caoimhghin O Caolain seen on sluggerotoole.com

Commenting on the statement from Caoimhghin O’Caolain, Ulster Unionist Party leader Mr Empey called for clarification from the Sinn Fein leadership. “If Martin McGuinness does not distance himself from this statement then a full-blown ... Continue reading »

“There is now widespread and growing concern among republicans..”

An article about Caoimhghin O Caolain seen on sluggerotoole.com

Interestingly, the Sinn Féin representative now threatening to collapse the Northern Ireland Executive take the ball away over the issue of policing and justice powers is TD, Caoimhghin O Caolain. According to the BBC report ... Continue reading »

12 Jun 2008

Adhmhaidin: Dé Céadaoin 11 Meitheamh 2008

An article about Brendan Smith seen on rte.ie/rnag/adhmhaidin.html

Lorcán Ó Cinnéide ó Conaidhm Tháirgeoirí Éisc na hÉireann ag caint faoi agóid na n-iascairí agus iad ag iarraidh cruinniú práinneach leis na hAirí Brendan Smith & Tony Killeen.... Continue reading »

22 May 2008

Galtee Mountains Climb, Summit Achieved by Ballylanders Macra

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 Tainaiste and Minister ... Continue reading »

18 May 2008

Minister Brendan Smith Visits Balmoral Show

An article about Brendan Smith seen on farmingpages.com

Newly appointed Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Brendan Smith TD, visited the Balmoral show in Belfast and met with…... Continue reading »

13 May 2008

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 »

11 May 2008

There is nothing that cannot be spun

An article about Brendan Smith seen on eastmeath.org/blog

According to Brendan Smith, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food: “This leading edge project is very good news for Ireland and the strongest possible endorsement by Diageo of our global competitiveness.” ... Continue reading »

08 May 2008

Cowen Stamps His Authority

An article about Brendan Smith seen on irishmusings-markus.blogspot.com

Interestingly, since the farmer's lobby looks like voting No in the upcoming referendum on the EU Constitution, Cowen has installed Brendan Smith in that post, to deal with this issue. Brian Lenihan gets Finance, and if ever there was a ... Continue reading »

The Culchie Coup D'Etat

An article about Brendan Smith seen on skinflicks.blogspot.com

In their place comes perennial non-achiever from Caaark like, 'Batt' O'Keefe, and Cavan-Monaghan slogger Brendan Smith, the man who has spent the guts of a decade ploughing a lonely furrow in the North-East defending the indefensible ... Continue reading »

07 May 2008

Cowen’s new Cabinet live blog…

An article about Brendan Smith seen on sluggerotoole.com

RTE pushing out that Batt O’Keefe is to take over Education; Brendan Smith Agriculture; Mary Hanafin goes to Social and Family Affairs. Pat Carey becomes Government Whip… No word on Mary Coughlin, but some speculation that the Donegal ... Continue reading »


Display Politics in Ireland headlines on your own website with our Javascript widget »

Link back to Politics in Ireland from your WordPress powered blog with our WordPress plugin »

TDs