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Olympics to save us all, or not.

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:41:06 +0000

On an governmental level Minister Micheal Martin and the head of the Enterprise Ireland having been talking up the opportunities the London Olympics offer. Given that, according to the Construction Industry Federation, there were some …... Continue reading »

Keynote Address: Mr Micheál Martin, TD, Minister for Foreign Affairs

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:47:18 +0000

Mr Micheál Martin opened the Conference by highlighting recent International and national developments in relation to sexual violence. He began by welcoming the important development at the heart of the conference - that sexual violence …... Continue reading »

My Recession Two Cents

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:09:55 +0000

(Anybody seen Simon Coveney lately?) Otherwise, not just business will lose confidence. If the Pope’s Children stop voting against stupidities like Lisbon and start voting with their feet, we’ll forget there were ever good times to …... Continue reading »

Old tensions resurfacing in ‘dire’ Stormont atmosphere

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:46:02 +0000

Such was the atmosphere at that meeting that Robinson launched a blistering attack on foreign affairs minister Micheál Martin - who had rushed over from Dublin - questioning his right to be there in the first place. …... Continue reading »

The Irish People Vote 'No' on the Lisbon Treaty, Globalist Cry in …

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:45:25 +0000

Micheal Martin said the Irish people's decision must be respected. Irish Foreign Minister Micheal Martin has said it is “far too early” to seek a solution to the Irish rejection of a European Union reform treaty. …... Continue reading »

I Take It That's A No

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 09:54:32 +0000

Micheal Martin went all out to promote the Lisbon Treaty for Fianna Fail and still the only people who listened to him were in Dublin. As for the rest of the nation? It's a no. All across Ireland, the news is the same. …... Continue reading »

That Provo Birdie

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 21:46:30 +0000

Instead of meeting with Gordon Brown and Peter Robinson and the Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin at Downing Street, he was at the English Market in Cork campaigning against the Lisbon Treaty (Taoiseach Brian Cowen …... Continue reading »

Official Opening of Kyle School

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 21:50:21 +0000

It was a wonderful day for the people of Kyle when Minister Micheal Martin, TD Minister for Foreign Affairs, officially opened their brand new school. Kyle National School is a small rural school in the parish of Killeagh, just outside …... Continue reading »

Dublin Treaty To Ban Cluster Bombs

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 31 May 2008 10:58:51 +0000

Irish Foreign Minister Micheal Martin called the treaty “a real contribution to international humanitarian law.” He said it “is a very strong and ambitious text which nevertheless was able to win consensus among all delegations. …... Continue reading »

Concern over EC WTO proposal - Govt

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 28 May 2008 13:51:45 +0000

“Ireland still has very serious concerns about the latest proposals from the European Commission tabled at the World Trade Organisation negotiations, according to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin. …... Continue reading »

Dublin: the bunfight begins

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 21 May 2008 23:39:54 +0000

The Irish Foreign Minister, Micheál Martin, spoke. There was a video message from the United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon. Also addressing the Conference was Ad Melkert, Associate Administrator of the UN Development Programme …... Continue reading »

Detonation of nuclear weapon to carry 12 month sentence (or a fine)

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 20 May 2008 15:45:35 +0000

The Irish Labour Party website has a statement (dated 13 May) from Ciaran Lynch TD, the party’s spokesperson on Housing and Local Government which reads:. “The provision in the Nuclear Test Ban Bill that allows for somebody found guilty …... Continue reading »

UVF prisoners may be freed as ceasefire holds

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 15 May 2008 17:11:19 +0000

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 »

Nuclear detonation in Ireland = 12 months in jail?

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 14 May 2008 17:28:25 +0000

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 »

Lisbon Treaty - The Campaign Intensifies

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 13 May 2008 10:48:02 +0000

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 »

Ballina jobs

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:47:04 +0000

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 …

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:34:23 +0000

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 »

Minister to give Ballina jobs boost

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 22:48:29 +0000

MINISTER Micheal Martin will be in Ballina next Thursday to officially open the new office of Ballina Street Festival on Teeling Street.... Continue reading »

Micheál Martin TD - A cute Cork hoor outfoxed by Bertie!

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 18:00:18 +0000

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 »

Political Promises, Eaten Breakfast

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:44:36 +0000

“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 »