Irish Politics, Politicians in Ireland, TDs, Irish Government

The ‘Good Family’ Criminals

An article about Kathleen Lynch seen on irishleftreview.org

During sentencing, the judge referred to a letter from Labour Deputy Kathleen Lynch indicating that Mr. Casey was from “a good family”. On Sunday, Deputy Lynch issued a statement accepting […]... Continue reading »

Improper influence… Consultant fees… Fart-ical idea

An article about Kathleen Lynch seen on independent.ie/opinion/letters

l I am writing concerning the case of Labour deputy Kathleen Lynch who wrote a letter to the judge hearing a rape case in Co Cork defending the accused on the basis that he came from a good family.... Continue reading »

A question of Integrity.

An article about Kathleen Lynch seen on fatmammycat.blogspot.com

I see this morning Kathleen Lynch has apologised for her letter, claiming she did not personally know Casey, but that when his mother approached her asking her for the letter, she felt obliged to provide it. …... Continue reading »

The one where if you have one too many you may turn Bertie!

An article about Noel O'Flynn seen on victorbarry.blogspot.com

Check out a previous post as to what I said to Noel O Flynn and Jerry Buttimer. Now that he's resigned, whats going to happen. Are we going to be stuck in another brawl of “We need a general election” “Era no we dont”. …... Continue reading »

The one with a decent update…maybe…

An article about Noel O'Flynn seen on victorbarry.blogspot.com

I made a very simple suggestion to Noel O Flynn and Jerry Buttimer last night, and that was when put under the gun from the media when it comes to all things Bertie, just use the magic words of “NO COMMENT”. If all parties can adopt a …... Continue reading »

Government Waste: Taxpayer to foot €83m bill over ‘cock-up’

An article about Bernard Allen seen on valueireland.blogspot.com

Fine Gael TD Jim O’Keefe asked why alarm bells had not sounded when the case first came before the department’s attention. The PAC’s chairman, Bernard Allen, said members intended investigating all reports on the decisions that had been …... Continue reading »

Drumm’s dilemma

An article about Bernard Allen seen on hse-ireland.blogspot.com

Fine Gael’s Bernard Allen lives a mile from Cork’s Mercy Hospital, where a new extension has been lying unopened for the past year. ‘‘It’s an absolute scandal,” he said, that a multimillion euro building was lying idle because of …... Continue reading »

Bertie's Taxes and Timelines

An article about Billy Kelleher seen on firstpreference.blogspot.com

Billy Kelleher had a fatuous rant on Questions and Answers on Monday about how only the Revenue Commissioners can decide if a person is tax compliant. They do this by issuing a tax certificate, which they have refused to do in this case …... Continue reading »

Failte Ireland MERGO Weekly Update ~ 30th Nov 2007

An article about Billy Kelleher seen on mergo.wordpress.com

This week, the Minister for Labour Affairs, Billy Kelleher TD warned shops, bars, restaurants and other businesses employing teenagers in the run into and during Christmas that they must protect the rights of these young workers. …... Continue reading »

TDs and senators left frustrated after meeting with Drumm

An article about Bernard Allen seen on soapboxireland.blogspot.com

Fine Gael TD Bernard Allen echoed those comments. “I gave the opinion [while in attendance] that the meeting was a token gesture towards accountability and didn’t serve much purpose.” He also queried why between 12 and 20 HSE officials …... Continue reading »

The big squeeze

Seen on The Honest Hack

I’ve just returned to the office from the Cork City count centre in City Hall where there are a number of puzzled faces trying to make sense of … topper while Bernard Allen (FG) also polled well. Former Fianna Fáiler Dave McCarthy has picked … out of the running while Allen’s running mate Gerry Kelly has polled well but is unlikely to make it this... Continue reading »

Cork NC and Donegal NE

Seen on Irish Election

Cork NC and Donegal NE Writes Cian of Where’s Me Country? … in the mysay box Listen here Allen and Kelleher (<25%) are out in front with Gerrry Kelly and Kathleen lynch on 11% Donegal North East tallies, McLoughlin (SF - 31%) Keaveney (FF) 30% McHugh 20% (a good... Continue reading »

Irish General Election Today - Did You Vote?

Seen on The Blog That Should Not Be

Irish General Election Today - Did You Vote? Posted by Mel on May 24th, 2007 I voted as follows:  Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fail Noel O’Flynn, Fianna Fail Bernard Allen, Fine Gael Gerry Kelly, Fine... Continue reading »

They Let People Like This Run a Country

Seen on My Mobile Blog

Text at the bottom of the poster that you can’t read says: Continue you preference for Billy Kelleher. I wish I was making it up.... Continue reading »

So you’re going to the polls

Seen on Dirty Leftie

There aren’t any elections where I am, so I am fortunate enough to be able to sit here and wax lyrical on the entire situation … d just like to wish the best of luck to Irish Labour candidates Ciarán Lynch in Cork South Central, and Kathleen Lynch in Cork North Central. It’s going to be a tough time for the Labour Party. One Labour aide... Continue reading »

Cork North Central – FF should lose seat in game of musical chairs

Seen on Dail Vote 07 (beta)

Today’s Red C Poll leaves DV07 predicting two seats for Fianna Fail in the shrinking constituency. The poll reports Kathleen Lynch safe, with 17 per cent. FF should hold 2 seats with 31 per cent, as Fine Gael TD Bernard Allen looks set to top the poll, but running mate Kelly is too far behind to close the gap and make it three seats for the... Continue reading »

Vote for the person or the party?

Seen on Holy Shmoly!

I’ve had cause to get in touch with my local TD, Noel O’Flynn, recently over an urgent matter and he has been very responsive and helpful. Some will say that it’s an election year and our elected officials will be extra careful to keep their constituents happy but even in past correspondence he responded promptly. I’m not normally a Fianna Fail... Continue reading »

INSIDE POLITICS - ZIMBABAWE

Seen on Harry McGee

The egregious attack on the leader of the Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai defied description. Ireland is due to play Zimbabwe in the opening match of the cricket World Cup. Already Laour councillor Aidan Culhane is calling for a boycott tonight, based on the beating meted out to Tsvangirai and his supporters. Whatever the merits of... Continue reading »

Irish government to redefine the television?

Seen on iQ Blog - a blog about usability, accessibility and user-centred design

[ Is this Nokia mobile phone a phone or a television] On Wednesday , January 11th, the Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources met to discuss the Proposed Broadcasting Bill 2007. Part of the discussion centred around part 6 of the proposed bill and what constitutes a television. No longer the “box in the corner”, a new... Continue reading »

The National Forum on Europe - The changing role of Ireland in a changing European Union

Seen on Irish Forums

The National Forum on Europe - The changing role of Ireland in a changing European Union: “Cross-border crime and terrorism The Secretary General said that in order to keep its citizens safe after 9/11 and enlargement, the Commission was proposing that more measures to tackle cross-border crime and terrorism should be decided by qualified... Continue reading »