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Employment Law - The National Employment Rights Authority

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:44:10 +0000

Minister for Labour Affairs Billy Kelleher TD announced the appointment of the members of the National Employment Rights Authority on 14 April 2008. The Advisory Board is being set up on an interim basis in advance of the likely …... Continue reading »

Work-related injury and illness highlighted

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:59:35 +0000

Minister for Labour Affairs, Billy Kelleher TD, who launched both reports, stated: “It’s vital that health and safety is at the top of the agenda in all workplaces.It has clearly been shown that investments in worker health and safety …... Continue reading »

Kerry Deaf Resource News

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 21:45:31 +0000

Kathleen Lynch TD and Declan Ganley from Libertas will be in attendance on the night. It will be held on Monday 9th June at 8PM in Deaf Centre, Cork. For more information, contact Carl by text 086 3805108/ Tel: 021 4505944/ Fax: 021 …... Continue reading »

The TD and the Paedophile

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 17 May 2008 23:04:23 +0000

Kathleen Lynch, TD You might remember a recent controversy in Cork (and indeed, nationwide) when an elected representative of the Labour Party found herself at the centre of a scandal because of her apparent support for a convicted …... Continue reading »

The ‘Good Family’ Criminals

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:31:27 +0000

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

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:30:31 +0000

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.

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:54:58 +0000

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!

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 14:44:12 +0000

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…

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:54:27 +0000

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’

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:39:13 +0000

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

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:01:19 +0000

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

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:02:01 +0000

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

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 13:43:14 +0000

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

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:46:22 +0000

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

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 25 May 2007 14:21:31 +0000

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

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 25 May 2007 08:20:32 +0000

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?

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 24 May 2007 15:25:18 +0000

Irish General Election Today - Did You Vote? Posted by Mel on May 24th, 2007 I voted as follows: Â 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

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 19 May 2007 17:38:00 +0000

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

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 03 May 2007 14:53:05 +0000

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

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 17:26:30 +0000

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 »