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09 Feb
The Art of the Grand Gesture: Oh Canada
An article about Micheal Martin seen on grandgesture.blogspot.com
Micheal Martin, Ireland's Minister for Foreign Affairs, realizes that it's a lot of money, but Ireland needs to maintain its embassies, after all. Yes, people do need hospitals and schools and libraries, but the citizens need fine …... Continue reading »
As of today I predict that Exchequer tax revenues for 2010 will be …
An article about Michael McGrath seen on corkeconomics.com
“Department of Finance official Michael McGrath said the department would not be changing its budget day tax forecasts, despite the “slight improvement” in revenues in December. The Government said last month that it expects to receive …... Continue reading »
06 Feb
Cork Politics
An article about Simon Coveney seen on corkpolitics.ie/wp
FINE Gael Communications Spokesman, Simon Coveney, today welcomed the Government's willingness to examine his proposal to establish an emergency alert system whereby citizens would be contacted by text to warn of an emergency in their …... Continue reading »
FG's Simon Coveney to speak at NUIG – Galway Advertiser – January …
An article about Simon Coveney seen on advertiser.ie/galway
Fine Gael TD Simon Coveney will speak about the economy, its future, his party's new economic stimulus program, at a public meeting in NUI, Galway.... Continue reading »
Statement on Northern Ireland *updated* «
An article about Micheal Martin seen on secretaryclinton.wordpress.com
I want to recognize the leadership and patient resolve of Prime Minister Brown and Taoiseach Cowen, as well as Northern Ireland Secretary Shaun Woodward and Irish Foreign Minister Micheal Martin. They have stayed resolutely focused on …... Continue reading »
03 Nov 2009
Cork Politics
An article about Deirdre Clune seen on corkpolitics.ie/wp
CORK South Central Deputy Deirdre Clune has called for an immediate resolution to the industrial dispute that has resulted in Community Welfare Officers (CWOs) not processing new claims for rent/mortgage allowances and medical cards. …... Continue reading »
Cork Politics
An article about Simon Coveney seen on corkpolitics.ie/wp
Fine Gael Energy Spokesman, Cork TD Simon Coveney welcomed the announcement saying that this type of investment is the way forward. “Ireland's economy needs to become the most competitive and sustainable in Europe. …... Continue reading »
20 Jul 2009
Cork Politics
An article about Ciarán Lynch seen on corkpolitics.ie/wp
INDICATIONS that some 25000 jobs in the commercial sector are at risk as retail figures continue to plunge, highlight the need for urgent action according to Cork TD Ciarán Lynch. The Labour Deputy said, “Unfortunately many shops are …... Continue reading »
12 Jul 2009
Less than one per cent of civil servants opt for career break
An article about Simon Coveney seen on corkpolitics.ie/wp
NEW information has confirmed that the career break scheme for civil servants has not been successful with only 300 civil servants applying for it according to Fine Gael TD, Simon Coveney. The information was released to Deputy Coveney …... Continue reading »
23 May 2009
Consider yourself warned « Where do we go from here
An article about Simon Coveney seen on snc2003.wordpress.com
Recently a friend of mine (not a FFer) suggested I have a word with Simon Coveney about getting myself a job. I was shocked that such an attitude still existed anywhere else other than FF where at least I expected it and I told him so. …... Continue reading »
21 May 2009
Submission to Justice Committee | blasphemy.ie
An article about Micheal Martin seen on blasphemy.ie
The Minister for Foreign affairs, Micheal Martin, later explained why Ireland had taken this position. He told the Dail that: “We believe that the concept of defamation of religion is not consistent with the promotion and protection of …... Continue reading »
17 May 2009
Voters urged to check the register
An article about Ciarán Lynch seen on corkpolitics.ie/wp
Ciarán Lynch. LABOUR TD Ciarán Lynch is urging voters to check the electoral register before it closes for submissions on Monday, May 18 at 5pm. Deputy Lynch said, “I fully understand this anger and frustration [while out canvassing], …... Continue reading »
26 Apr 2009
mushtastic: A TDious Meeting?
An article about Ciarán Lynch seen on mushtastic.blogspot.com
Of the five TDs in Cork South Central, Ciarán Lynch was the most supportive of full civil marriage. Simon Coveney as well seemed to be personally supportive of the idea, although like the others very cautious and skeptical of the Irish …... Continue reading »
24 Apr 2009
Associate Notes: KildareStreet.com
An article about Simon Coveney seen on associatenotes.blogspot.com
Simon Coveney of Fine Gael has used the phrase “playing politics” more often than any other member of the Dail in the period covered by the KildareStreet.com. Dan Neville of Fine Gael has mentioned “suicide” far more often than any …... Continue reading »
29 Mar 2009
Popcorn Politics: There's Something About Barack!
An article about Micheal Martin seen on irishpoliticalpopcorn.blogspot.com
The Obama spell was cast far and wide – not just among Brian Cowen and Foreign Affairs Minister Micheal Martin, but among the Government officials who travelled with him and the media who got to see the Holy Grail that is Obama in the …... Continue reading »
Notes On The Front: March 26th Evening: The Recession Diaries
An article about Simon Coveney seen on notesonthefront.typepad.com
Fine Gael’s targeting of ESB is particularly curious – it’s like a vendetta (even though Simon Coveney, the main author of the policy, has accepted that ESB prices are the result of Government policy and not the company itself). …... Continue reading »
Business Plus Online : News : Ireland's leading business magazine
An article about Simon Coveney seen on bizplus.ie
The Fine Gael blueprint, devised by Cork TD Simon Coveney, calls for an additional €3.3 billion invvesment in the electricity grid. The scheme envisages “smart meters” being installed in every home by the end of 2013. …... Continue reading »
07 Mar 2009
Popcorn Politics: A Ministerial Jinx?
An article about Micheal Martin seen on irishpoliticalpopcorn.blogspot.com
Foreign Minister's worldwide would want to be wary before rubbing shoulders with our own Micheal Martin in front of the cameras. This is because his Cuban counterpart has become the third to bite the political dust just days after …... Continue reading »
31 Dec 2008
Israel condemned for further strikes on Gaza | The Irish Sentinel
An article about Micheal Martin seen on irishsentinel.com
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin, said “I suppose you could say the response from Israel was slightly disproportionate. A few eggs being thrown at a house is hardly justification for the slaughter of hundreds of men, …... Continue reading »
16 Nov 2008
The Connolly Column: Lisbon-II on the way
An article about Micheal Martin seen on theconnollycolumn.blogspot.com
When asked by RTE if he believed the government would hold another referendum on Lisbon, Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin said. The Government will make that decision in advance of the December meeting. …... Continue reading »
15 Nov 2008
Irish Eagle
An article about Micheal Martin seen on irisheagle.blogspot.com
The Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin says that remarks by Czech President Vaclav Klaus on the Lisbon treaty were “an inappropriate intervention”. Mr Klaus held a joint press conference with the founder of the anti-Lisbon …... Continue reading »
09 Nov 2008
NDLR Modern Languages’ Community of Practice » European Award for …
An article about Simon Coveney seen on ndlr.ie/modlang/blog
Interviews with other award winners will be published on your community blog over the coming weeks and months. More details on the Leargas European Award for Languages can be found on the Leargas website. Paul Gormley, Simon Coveney, …... Continue reading »
07 Nov 2008
Local Election Candidate. « Cllr. Laura McGonigle
An article about Deirdre Clune seen on lauramcgonigle.ie
As you may know I was co-opted onto Cork City Council in 2007 to replace Deirdre Clune following her election to Dáil Éireann. Since then I have worked tirelessly and consistently, as I promised I would. Through my active membership of …... Continue reading »
28 Oct 2008
And the winners are… at The it@cork Blog
An article about Micheal Martin seen on blog.itcork.ie
Minister Micheal Martin with the Pilz Ireland team, winners of the R&D Award. IT Department Award – Cork County Council – James Fogarty Pictured. James Fogerty, Cork County Council & Winner of the IT Department Leader Award …... Continue reading »
18 Oct 2008
Labour criticises €200 parking levy – The Irish Times – Thu, Oct …
An article about Ciarán Lynch seen on irishtimes.com
It has also been criticised by Labour's local government spokesman Ciarán Lynch TD who said it defied the principle that it should be workable. The measure, which the Government said will raise €5 million in 2009 and €10 million the …... Continue reading »