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Pat Corkery: A Prophet is never accepted…

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:48:41 +0000

Early in his career he challenged the professionalism of the Dáil Chamber when he pointed out some Fianna Fáil deputies appeared to be dozing, to which the acting-Chairman, Noel O'Flynn restored that Mr. Lee was just inexperienced with …... Continue reading »

The Irish Economy » Blog Archive » Civil Servant U-Turn …

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:02:52 +0000

Labour TD Kathleen Lynch yesterday alleged in the Dail that the Tanaiste had misled the House with her statement, so perhaps more can be expected about it next week? Not that it will mean anything, if upheld, beyond a further …... Continue reading »

Business And Leadership: Central Bank revealed as agency paying …

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 19:29:31 +0000

However, notwithstanding the C&AG's error, the Chairman of the Dail Public Accounts Committee Bernard Allen said yesterday that the committee would question the Central Bank on the number of trips involving spouses, saying that these …... Continue reading »

Road maintenance budget slashed

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 19:29:17 +0000

THE Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, Cork TD Bernard Allen has described the national road maintenance grant allocated to Cork as “derisory” and “totally inadequate” to meet the extreme demands placed on both the county's …... Continue reading »

Special needs decision could end up in court

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:52:36 +0000

Kathleen Lynch. THE decision to lay off more than a thousand special needs assistants could yet end up in the courts according to north side Labour Party TD Kathleen Lynch. “Attempts to downplay the impact of sacking an estimated 1200 …... Continue reading »

An Bord Snip discussed on Vincent Browne’s last show of the season

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:30:08 +0000

This should take you to Vincent Browne’s last show of the season which was on the Bord Snip Nua report and also a little on the Leas Cross report. I had the pleasure of being on the panel with Kathleen Lynch, Joe Durkan, Fionnan Sheehan …... Continue reading »

Irish Medical Times | News | 2305 HSE staff (2 per cent of total …

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:24:36 +0000

Responding to a parliamentary query from Labour's Kathleen Lynch TD, HSE National Director of Human Resources Seán McGrath said the Executive had a policy of prioritising the filling of frontline posts to enable the delivery of services …... Continue reading »

Cork Politics

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:30:14 +0000

MINISTER for Trade and Commerce, Billy Kelleher today completed a series of eight regional meetings with representatives of business, the banks and the state sector to assess the experience of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in …... Continue reading »

550 addicts waiting years for methadone

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:09:56 +0000

At the Public Accounts Committee, Fine Gael committee chairman Bernard Allen said it was unacceptable heroin addicts had to wait so long to get help. “Surely anyone who presents for treatment needs attention straight away? …... Continue reading »

Cork City Council 2009 – Northside Wards « Conor Reidy

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 23 May 2009 18:04:15 +0000

Patricia Gosch attained the lowest vote in 2004 with 0.58 of the quota however with Fine Gael's popularity and the support of sitting Northside T.D., Bernard Allen, she should retain this seat. Mick Barry (Socialist) pulled off quite a …... Continue reading »

The Russians are coming

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 17 May 2009 13:44:13 +0000

Billy Kelleher. TRADE Minister and Cork TD Billy Kelleher today launched the Irish Russia Business Association whose aim is to promote greater economic, business and cultural ties between Ireland and Russia. …... Continue reading »

Stephen Spillane – A Campaigning Lunch

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 09:50:28 +0000

Bernard Allen TD, Colm Burke MEP, Cllr Joe O'Callaghan. This is what campaigning in, European, National and Local campaigns should be doing, bringing the campaign to the people. Not sending open letters! County Colours …... Continue reading »

Thursday Newspaper Review – Irish Business News and International …

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 22:00:30 +0000

Fianna Fail TD Noel O'Flynn, the chairman of working group of committee chairs, said the committees should be allowed to get on with their work. Widespread. “There was widespread agreement, from speaking to a number of committee …... Continue reading »

Plan to turn city hospital into unit for rehab | Irish Examiner

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 23:29:54 +0000

Last night, Cork North Central Labour TD Kathleen Lynch said: “No matter what way we reconfigure all the services, at the end of the day we are closing down one hospital and putting the patients into three already overcrowded hospitals. …... Continue reading »

We’re Not On Obama’s Radar at Senator Shane Ross

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 20:05:28 +0000

Bernard Allen, chairman, adjourns the meeting almost immediately because FAS absurdly plead that their lawyers will not allow them to release vital documents which the Committee has sought. One of the withheld items is the Tony Spollen …... Continue reading »

'Sting' over Joyce manuscript alleged – The Irish Times – Fri, Oct …

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 09:58:27 +0000

Committee chairman Bernard Allen (FG) said there was evidence of a “serious sting” by an agent of the department. “This whole affairs stinks,” said Labour TD Tommy Broughan, who identified the former library employee as Luca Crispi and …... Continue reading »

PRESS DIGEST – Ireland – Oct 17

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 09:57:46 +0000

Outspoken Fianna Fail backbencher Noel O'Flynn last nightclaimed voters were turning against the party because of the”badly handled” proposal to radically overhaul medical cards. – Top executives at the 11 banks seeking to avail of …... Continue reading »

Over 5000 local authority houses lie empty – Allen

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:41:55 +0000

Over €1 billion worth of local authority housing stock is currently empty according to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Chairman TD Bernard Allen. Figures obtained by the PAC Chair from the Department of the Environment showed that …... Continue reading »

Cork transfusion centre must get firm date – Allen

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 15:47:08 +0000

The proposed Cork Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) Centre which was been repeatedly promised but not delivered must get a firm date according to Fine Gael TD Bernard Allen.... Continue reading »

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 »