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Politics in Ireland — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:47:10 +0000

THE closure of Bank of Scotland Ireland's Halifax branches has been described as “distressing” by Cork Labour TD, Sean Sherlock. “Bank of Scotland Ireland's decision to shut down its Halifax operation is very regrettable and I fear that …... Continue reading »

Cork Politics

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:48:44 +0000

Ned O'Keeffe DEPUTY Ned O'Keeffe has been appointed chairman of the Joint Administration Committee. In his role as Chairman, Deputy O'Keeffe will be responsible for managing the work of the committee which deals with the services …... Continue reading »

Midleton – Cork rail service to open Thurs 30th July

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:11:41 +0000

Midleton-based TD David Stanton spotted that the first train leaving his home town would arrive seven minutes after the Cork-Dublin train had departed. A spokesman for Iarnród Éireann said an alteration had been made to the timetable so …... Continue reading »

Failure to elect will result with failure to go to school …

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:12:27 +0000

Fianna Fáil's Ned O'Keeffe!! Way to go Ned! Firstly, it is farcical to think that kids in Ireland still have to be taught in prefabs in 2009. I remember it in the 80's when we had to “tighten our belts”…going out in the rain to the …... Continue reading »

corkpolitics.ie » Blog Archive » A close race in Ireland South

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 31 May 2009 10:11:24 +0000

Mr Crowley's running mate, Cork East TD Ned O'Keeffe looks to be out of the race completely on just four per cent while Fine Gael's front-runner is former GAA President, Sean Kelly who is showing at 16 per cent. …... Continue reading »

Youghal People-Robert Sweetnam, local Fine Gael election candidate …

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 31 May 2009 10:09:16 +0000

David Stanton TD and Robert Sweetnam – Fine Gael local election candidate, stand beneath Youghal's famous Clock Gate. As time ticks unstoppably towards June 5th Election Day. I have always had an interest in politics and local politics …... Continue reading »

Possibly four safe seats but who will fill the other two? | Irish …

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 31 May 2009 10:04:27 +0000

Although he's the brother of TD and former junior minister Michael Ahern, he could struggle to maintain his hold on power. The threat comes from a number of quarters. Ted Murphy, also based in Midleton and a former county councillor, …... Continue reading »

True Economics: Economics: 15/05/09: Ned 'Homer' O'Keeffe & ESRI's …

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 17 May 2009 10:06:49 +0000

So we have Ned O'Keeffe as Irish Politics answer to Homer – except the former's daftness is actually intended as political and economic view points… read here… “What has Tesco offered us since they came over to Ireland? …... Continue reading »

The Kingdom: Kerry Group chief is paid over €1.5m

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:51:56 +0000

The salary and bonuses paid to Kerry group chiefs have been slated by former Food Minister Ned O'Keeffe, who said the payments to Mr McCarthy were “absurd.” He called on the Kerry Group chief to hand back up to 70 per cent of the …... Continue reading »

Expected councillor’s defection ‘a betrayal’ | Irish Examiner

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:44:43 +0000

I’m totally taken aback and very annoyed,” said Mr O’Keeffe, e son of Ned O’Keeffe TD. Cllr Alan Coleman, who heads the 16-strong FF membership on the council, said he also felt very let down. “I’m very disappointed she hasn’t spoken to …... Continue reading »

Archbishop of Dublin "extremely concerned" that child protection …

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 12:41:32 +0000

Meanwhile despite mounting calls for his resignation, the Bishop of Cloyne Doctor John Magee is refusing to make any further statement, but Labour TD Sean Sherlock says families of the alleged victims want him to go.... Continue reading »

An Irish Town Planner's Blog: Haulbowline toxic clean-up costs …

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 10:02:34 +0000

Fine Gael Cork East TD, David Stanton, who tabled the Dáil question, said the cost is particularly worrying because the minister has still not made any plans for the future use of the site. “I am very concerned about what is going on in …... Continue reading »

Politics » Year of the Grey Rebellion

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 09:44:35 +0000

… Martin Luther King ... Continue reading »

Irish politicians to conduct volunteer work overseas

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:28:34 +0000

A group of Irish politicians is preparing to spend part of the summer on volunteer work overseas.TDs Chris Andrews, Leo Varadkar and Sean Sherlock, as well as senators Mark Daly and Dominic Hannigan, …... Continue reading »

Cork: Troubled Boy 15 Sleeps In Garda Station: HSE Service Blasted

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:03:33 +0000

Local TD Sean Sherlock described the incident as appalling. “Somebody within the HSE has to be held accountable for this. This was very unfair on the boy and also very unfair on the gardaí. They shouldn’t have had to find themselves in …... Continue reading »

Cowen Coronation To Be Televised

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:19:56 +0000

Cork TD Ned O’Keeffe claimed to do so “would debase such a venerable occasion as Brian Cowen’s ascending to the all-powerful Thirty-Third Degree of Fianna Fáilery, that is, leader… “The thought of all those Blueshirts and Stickies …... Continue reading »

O'Keeffe readmitted to FF parliamentary party

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 01:20:23 +0000

Cork East TD Ned O'Keeffe has been re-admitted to the Fianna Fail parliamentary party.... Continue reading »

[news item about cork] : OâKeeffe readmitted to FF parliamentary party

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 18:11:53 +0000

OâKeeffe readmitted to FF parliamentary party Cork East TD Ned O'Keeffe has been re-admitted to the Fianna FÃ¡il parliamentary party. Read the full news article on BreakingNews.ie website ===> here.... Continue reading »

Ahern ready to welcome Dail rebel O'Keeffe back into party

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:39:25 +0000

TAOISEACH Bertie Ahern said yesterday he would welcome rebel Fianna Fail TD Ned O'Keeffe back into the parliamentary party.... Continue reading »

Rebel TD O'Keeffe still 'loves' Bertie despite singing criticism

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 22:53:13 +0000

REBEL TD Ned O'Keeffe yesterday declared that he “loves” Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, despite his controversial resignation from Fianna Fail.... Continue reading »

Rebel Ned…Bertie's pal…Health…Trouble in Toyland

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 12:15:06 +0000

Fair play to Ned O'Keeffe, he had the courage of his convictions to stand up to Bertie Ahern and tell him he could no longer support the Government. If only some of the other “Independents” had the same courage we might get a government …... Continue reading »

Pig feed row angered O'Keeffe

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:03:43 +0000

NED O'Keeffe has been described as a rebel backbencher for years.... Continue reading »

O'Keeffe quits after refusing to back Harney

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:03:42 +0000

Rebel Fianna Fail TD Ned O'Keeffe last night sensationally resigned from the parliamentary party after refusing to back Health Minister Mary Harney.... Continue reading »

No confidence motion-Government Backbenchers and Independents …

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 23:56:33 +0000

Cork East Fianna Fáil TD Ned O'Keeffe voted to support the Government amendment to the no confidence vote in Minister for Health, Mary Harney. However Mr O'Keeffe said that he had neither confidence in the health system or in Ms Harney …... Continue reading »

O’Keeffe to break ranks on vote

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:04:05 +0000

FIANNA FÁIL backbencher Ned O’Keeffe yesterday became the first government TD to say Health Minister Mary Harney should resign. Saying “the buck has to stop somewhere”, Mr O’Keeffe made clear his belief Ms Harney should step aside. …... Continue reading »