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26 Nov 2007
FF TDs may rebel on vote of confidence
An article about Ned O'Keeffe seen on hse-ireland.blogspot.com
Ned O'Keeffe, meanwhile, was critical of a number of aspects of government performance in recent weeks, citing in particular Willie O'Dea's stance on the ShannonHeathrow issue, the competition regulations surrounding pharmacies and the …... Continue reading »
08 Nov 2007
Truculent Taoiseach insists pay rise will stay
An article about Ned O'Keeffe seen on soapboxireland.blogspot.com
Cork East TD Ned O’Keeffe has claimed the review body is divorced from reality but said that it would be a futile exercise to raise the matter at tonight’s FF parliamentary party meeting. …... Continue reading »
06 Nov 2007
I won't take a token cut in my pay: Ahern
An article about Ned O'Keeffe seen on soapboxireland.blogspot.com
But former junior minister Ned O'Keeffe TD, who last week turned down a committee chairmanship from Bertie Ahern, yesterday condemned the increases, saying the Government has become bloated and arrogant. …... Continue reading »
30 Sep 2007
Public Lending Wrong
An article about Michael Ahern seen on Lex Ferenda
The public lending right bill is up in the Seanad (Senate) this week – it got trapped in the election and is only resurfacing now. Eoin Purcell has a good post dissecting it from a publisher’s point of view. The history here is that the EU adopted a fairly daft provision in a copyright directive (... Continue reading »
22 Sep 2007
Trinity brings knowledge economy to another level
An article about Michael Ahern seen on Silicon Republic
[21.09.2007 first posted on silicon republic] With speakers from Google and Apple, … process was also discussed. Speaking at the conference, the minister for Innovation Policy, Michael Ahern, said that the agenda of science, technology and innovation was a high priority for the Irish... Continue reading »
01 Jul 2007
Little Nell
Seen on The Kiltha Tones
Well, another excellent night organised by Con Walsh was held in O’Meara’s Ballinacurra on Saturday June 30th … was conducted also, the man leading the proceedings was no other than local TD Mr David Stanton. Under the Hammer, were a Painting by local artist Mr David Stanton, and Green Fees for local East Cork... Continue reading »
25 May 2007
Oh Goody
Seen on Letters from the idiot
The disadvantage of having a laptop with a live feed of the election results (yes I’m streaming RTE live in the count centre) … , Michael Aherne and Ned O’Keeffe (FF) elected, with Sean Sherlock of Labour and Paul Bradford... Continue reading »
21 May 2007
Election ‘07 Update 21 May – Fianna Fail
Seen on Its a Big Shopping Centre - haigh
Another Fianna Fail flyer through the door at the weekend this one from Ned O’Keeffe. Still no details on what they will do locally. My questions if I get to ask them.... Continue reading »
11 Apr 2007
David Stanton TD
Seen on My Election Issue: Gay Marriage
“Dear Ian Fine Gael was the first party in the State to publish a comprehensive Civil Partnership plan back in 2004. We remain the only party to have published a detailed policy paper on the issue. A copy of this document is available at http://www.finegael.ie/news/documents/CivilPartnership.pdf As regards gay marriage, this has not really been ... Continue reading »
06 Nov 2006
The Minister for Good News
Seen on Finfacts Ireland Blog
Micheál Martin TD, Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment We had another example today of Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment Micheál Martin TD in the business of good news with the announcement that Merck Sharp & Dohme (Ireland) Ltd, US drugs firm Merck & Co., planned to establish a Formulation R&D and Manufacturing ... Continue reading »
15 Sep 2006
No Ministerial Rush for Bragging Rights on Job…
Seen on Finfacts Blog
Micheál Martin TD, Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment There is nothing new in a Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment taking credit for new jobs. The current incumbent Micheál Martin issues press releases in his name setting out details on the new jobs and calls a press briefing if the announcement is viewed as significant.... Continue reading »
26 Jul 2006
Lord Mayor visits IGDB Headquarters
Seen on Irish Guidedogs for the Blind
Lord Mayor of Cork, Councillor Michael Ahern and the Lady Mayoress visited Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind on 22nd July 2006. Over lunch, the Lord Mayor spoke to members of the Board about the work of IGDB and was given a presentation figure of a man with a dog by Board Member, Mr [...]... Continue reading »
13 Jul 2006
Ireland Considers Limited Liability…
Seen on Unincorporated Business Law Prof Blog
Thursday, July 13, 2006 Ireland Considers Limited Liability Partnerships In November 2004, Northern Ireland passed legislation recognizing LLPs as a legal form. Ireland does not as of yet recognize the entity, but it appears that could change soon. Ireland’s “2005 Companies Report,” published this week, includes a statement from Michael Ahern,... Continue reading »
12 Jul 2006
Minister for Trade and Commerce, Mr. Michael…
Seen on Engineering Report
Minister for Trade and Commerce, Mr. Michael Ahern TD, today … (Engineering) July 12th, 2006 Science Foundation Ireland, Ireland – 2 hours ago12th July ) provided a major boost for female science and engineering researchers with the announcement of a 4.8 million research investment in two Science … Triveni Engineering to demerge its two... Continue reading »