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Young people, drugs, and alcohol

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 24 May 2008 19:39:38 +0000

And set a better example - anyone remember when Fianna Fáil (then) cabinet Minister Jim McDaid was caught driving extremely drunk the wrong way down the Naas dual carriageway? Not exactly a role model, eh? We could even suggest - shock …... Continue reading »

Airports gone wild

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:30:28 +0000

As it happens, Bertie left the DAA launch event for Buncrana to visit the site of a new “decentralised” government office and from there to open Niall Blaney’s new office. So Donegal gets a few bureaucratic and political crumbs while …... Continue reading »

Bye Bye Bertie

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 14:40:55 +0000

Fine Gael TD for Donegal North East Joe McHugh was also willing to credit Mr. Ahern’s contributions to Donegal in his time in office. “I have to, in light of our close proximity to the North, acknowledge Bertie Ahern’s contribution to …... Continue reading »

Abandoned

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 18:05:07 +0000

The woman told the Letterkenny Post: “The back biting that went on between Joe McHugh and Niall Blaney over the job losses at Oatfield was laughable if it wasn’t so serious. “We found ourselves in the same position as the workers in …... Continue reading »

“a significant change in direction away from Northern Ireland …

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 18:03:54 +0000

The BBC’s Martina Purdy reports that the BIIPB steering committee member, Niall Blaney, TD, is in Belfast this week, meeting the DUP’s Peter Robinson and Ulster Unionist leader Sir Reg Empey. He hopes to persuade both parties to change …... Continue reading »

Abandoned

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 18:00:13 +0000

The woman told the Letterkenny Post: “The back biting that went on between Joe McHugh and Niall Blaney over the job losses at Oatfield was laughable if it wasn’t so serious. “We found ourselves in the same position as the workers in …... Continue reading »

McDaid under fire in fresh mental health row

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 22:40:49 +0000

CONTROVERSIAL Fianna Fail TD Jim McDaid last night branded mental health tribunals a “gravy train” after it was revealed that more than €10m has been spent on hearings since 2006.... Continue reading »

It's been a bad day, please don't take a picture.

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:30:22 +0000

With the type of contempt for the rules of the road only Jim McDaid can aspire to. Yes, soon I will be crusing down country roads. Gracefully swooshing around bends, zipping by tractors and admiring the natural beauty of Glendalough. …... Continue reading »

News!

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:29:40 +0000

Fianna Fail Deputy Niall Blaney says that Fine Gael Deputy Joe Mc Hugh is undermining Donegal by blaming the government for the job losses. He says while regrettable, the job losses are due to global economic pressures and fluctuations …... Continue reading »

McHugh calls on Coughlan to intervene in REPS delay

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 13:11:50 +0000

Deputy Joe McHugh wants to see a resolution to the crisis, which will see almost 60000 farmers suffer cash flow problems.... Continue reading »

McHugh’s Rail Campaign receives backing from Communications Minister

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:43:13 +0000

Eamon Ryan gives his backing to Fine Gael's Joe McHugh during Communications meeting.... Continue reading »

Branch AGMs underway

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:43:11 +0000

Successful meetings in Buncrana and Downings.... Continue reading »

Currying favour… Anti-Semitism… A spinning success

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:25:05 +0000

By coincidence, Niall Blaney, a Fianna Fail TD from Donegal, has recently been in the letters columns of our national papers seeking to convince us that Mr Ahern is tax compliant. Mr Blaney's party has been in power for the greatest …... Continue reading »

Rail issue sparks councillors’ spat

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 12:33:25 +0000

By Laura Glenn Laura.glenn@inishtimes.com AN INISHOWEN councillor has sensationally hit out at Donegal’s Fine Gael Deputy Joe McHugh. Councillor Pádraig MacLochlainn described claims from Deputy McHugh that his recent publicity …... Continue reading »

Aims and Objectives for 2008

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 17:57:43 +0000

Deputy Joe McHugh sets out his stall for the forthcoming year.... Continue reading »

Health care system beset by 'delays and endless duplication'

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 22:52:42 +0000

Donegal north east TD Niall Blaney queried why four centres should be required in the Dublin area. Blaming the fragmented evolution of the health services, Prof Keane agreed that just one or two centres in Dublin would be “ideal”.... Continue reading »

McHugh welcomes the abolition of cross border bank charges

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:41:29 +0000

Deputy Joe McHugh reacts to the announcement by National Irish Bank that they are to waive charges on the transfer of money across the border.... Continue reading »

Donegal TD raises concerns over criminal activity at border

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 23:59:00 +0000

Fine Gael TD for Donegal North-East Joe McHugh says the increase in criminal activity along the border, is a serious cause of concern.... Continue reading »

Nice work, if you can get it…

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 18:40:27 +0000

Niall Blaney has an interesting detail in this story:. A Northern Ireland quango has paid the company of one of its own board members more than £2m in fees for his and a colleague’s services. The Strategic Investment Board (SIB) made …... Continue reading »

Update August 20th 2007

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 00:51:02 +0000

A few quick updates. RTE is reporting that the Galway Water Situation has been resolved. The boil notice has been lifted, and water has been deemed safe to drink. As the article notes, 240 people officially suffered from Cryptosporidiosis, although the official figure is likely to be in the region of 5,000... Continue reading »