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15 May
UVF prisoners may be freed as ceasefire holds
An article about Micheal Martin seen on fenian32.livejournal.com
Last night, a spokesman for Foreign Affairs Minister Micheal Martin said recognition of the UVF ceasefire represented another important step in building a better future for Northern Ireland. “It recognises that the UVF has made …... Continue reading »
14 May
Nuclear detonation in Ireland = 12 months in jail?
An article about Ciarán Lynch seen on jazzbiscuit.com
Statement by Ciarán Lynch TD Spokesperson on Housing and Local Government:. The provision in the Nuclear Test Ban Bill that allows for somebody found guilty of detonating a nuclear bomb to be jailed for only 12 months or fined just …... Continue reading »
13 May
Lisbon Treaty - The Campaign Intensifies
An article about Micheal Martin seen on irishmusings-markus.blogspot.com
Today, on Newstalk 106, Micheal Martin, the new Foreign Minister, was asked by George Hook why the treaty should be passed. With due respect to the minister, he was only answering what he was asked, and his reply was ''to make European …... Continue reading »
15 Apr
Ballina jobs
An article about Micheal Martin seen on mayonews.ie
A much-needed employment boost of 60 jobs has been announced for Ballina by Micheál Martin.... Continue reading »
Martin opens new Cork facility for US firm Cognex Corporation …
An article about Micheal Martin seen on finfacts.ie/irishfinancenews
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Micheál Martin TD today announced that US firm Cognex Corporation, which llisted on the Nasdaq exchange and termed by the minister as “the world’s leader in the machine vision industry,” has …... Continue reading »
09 Apr
Minister to give Ballina jobs boost
An article about Micheal Martin seen on westernpeople.ie
MINISTER Micheal Martin will be in Ballina next Thursday to officially open the new office of Ballina Street Festival on Teeling Street.... Continue reading »
03 Apr
Micheál Martin TD - A cute Cork hoor outfoxed by Bertie!
An article about Micheal Martin seen on paddybloggit.com
Micheál Martin has ruled himself out of the race to become the next leader of Fianna Fáil. He declared his support for Brian Cowen to replace Bertie Ahern as leader of the Fianna Fáil party while praising his former boss on RTE’s …... Continue reading »
28 Mar
Political Promises, Eaten Breakfast
An article about Micheal Martin seen on kerryview.blogspot.com
“I listened to their views and assured them that I would take their concerns to my colleague Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Micheal Martin, TD” “I have already raised the need for practical supports for the Denny workers …... Continue reading »
Cllr Murray To Withdraw Co Council Reports From Youghal Meetings
An article about Deirdre Clune seen on youghalonline.com
Deirdre Clune TD and Cllr. Barbara Murray MCC. Youghal Town and Cork County councillor Barbara Murray says she will no longer proffer County Council reports to Youghal Town Council. The Fine Gael representative informed the March Town …... Continue reading »
21 Mar
Where the Mushrooms Come Free
An article about Ciarán Lynch seen on ericbyrne.blogspot.com
According to figures obtained by Labour’s Housing spokesperson, Ciaran Lynch, the inspection regime – what there is of it – has pretty much collapsed: although the number of registered private rented dwellings increased from 22574 in …... Continue reading »
17 Mar
Threatening Letters sent to Harney and Martin
An article about Micheal Martin seen on inishtrahoull.blogspot.com
Mary Harney (left), Minister for Health and Children (who will be celebrating her 55th birthday tomorrow), and Micheál Martin (below right), the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, who was Harney's predecessor in charge of …... Continue reading »
05 Mar
Gormley denies U-turn over ban on corporate political donations
An article about Ciarán Lynch seen on soapboxireland.blogspot.com
Labour TD Ciaran Lynch said it was “apparent” the Green Party had given up on an issue they had once lobbied for. Mr Gormley had said previously if the Taoiseach and Tanaiste were serious about ethics legislation, they would ban …... Continue reading »
15 Feb
Where does "supply and demand" end and "rip off prices" begin?
An article about Micheal Martin seen on valueireland.blogspot.com
Minister for Enterprise Micheál Martin is promising further investigation into why Irish consumers continue to pay higher prices for essential goods and services than their EU counterparts. Mr Martin was speaking about a new Forfas …... Continue reading »
13 Feb
Major boost as US firm offers 200 high-level jobs in Carlow
An article about Micheal Martin seen on carlow-nationalist.ie
ENTERPRISE Minister Micheál Martin elevated his status beyond one of mere mortal this week when he was dubbed Carlow’s Angel Gabriel, having once again arrived with good news!... Continue reading »
08 Feb
Martin defends hospital plan stance
An article about Micheal Martin seen on hse-ireland.blogspot.com
Micheál Martin said he fully supports the Government’s policy of building private hospitals on the grounds of public hospitals. But speaking in Cork, the former Health Minister repeated his position that the Beacon Medical Group’s plans …... Continue reading »
Faking Facebook
An article about Simon Coveney seen on gavinsblog.com
This week someone by the name of Simon Coveney, and using a picture of a TD of the same name, joined the Resign, Mr Ahern Facebook group. Interesting, I said to myself. I wonder if that could be the same guy. He did post about broadband …... Continue reading »
04 Feb
Where’s the Media When You Need Them?
An article about Ciarán Lynch seen on ericbyrne.blogspot.com
Well, here’s another story that the media seem to be ignoring: Labour TD Ciaran Lynch has pointed out that tenants are, in effect, obliged to discharge the tax liability of landlords living outside the jurisdiction. …... Continue reading »
Martin promises support for laid-off Allergan staff
An article about Micheal Martin seen on independent.ie/breaking-news
Enterprise Minister Micheal Martin says every support will be given to the employees of Allergan in Co Wicklow to help them find new jobs.... Continue reading »
20 Jan
Martin accuses opposition of cheap political shot
An article about Micheal Martin seen on independent.ie/breaking-news
Enterprise Minister Micheal Martin has accused the opposition of taking cheap political shots at the Taoiseach.... Continue reading »
30 Dec 2007
Could Micheal be the new money man?
An article about Micheal Martin seen on independent.ie/national-news
After several years in the political doldrums, 2008 could be the year that Micheal Martin's political career perks up again. While he is unlikely to deprive Brian Cowen of the Fianna Fail leadership when Bertie Ahern resigns, …... Continue reading »