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The Euro - Sterling Dual Pricing Issue (2)

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:03:28 +0000

We have the following statement from An Tanaiste Mary Coughlan where she “is adamant that there will be no legislative change to force retailers to cut their prices”. A spokeswoman said there is an “ongoing process of engagement” with …... Continue reading »

A grim sign of the times

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:37:36 +0000

Tánaiste and Employment Minister Mary Coughlan has inherited this burden and it is one she would be wise to address in the Dáil as soon as possible. Because it seems that all this talk of the Lisbon Treaty has clouded the agenda. …... Continue reading »

Jessie Buckley joins Miriam O’Callaghan on RTÉ

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 21:48:28 +0000

Jessie will be appearing on the show with Tánaiste Mary Coughlan and Red Hurley. Commenting, host and Castleisland native Miriam O’Callaghan said: “Jessie had so many Irish fans rooting for her that we’re really disappointed that she …... Continue reading »

RTE'd do anything?

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 10:35:43 +0000

“The Kerry teenager, who made the final of the BBC talent series last week, joins Tánaiste Mary Coughlan and Red Hurley on Saturday night's show, and will sing live in studio.” I've underlined the bit that bothers me. …... Continue reading »

Wasteful Quangos

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 11:01:15 +0000

Since Biffo’s famous aside to Mary Coughlan, this agency has been revealed to be completely toothless when it comes to ensuring that the price benefits of the strength of the Euro are passed on to consumers. …... Continue reading »

A little bit of this and a little bit of that!

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 28 May 2008 14:25:48 +0000

And Biffo (Brian Cowen) still hasn’t read the Lisbon Treaty …… neither has Mary Coughlan I believe …. what a wonderful leadership we’ve got. Still it doen’t matter … the Fianna Fail flock et al will vote as they are told to … …... Continue reading »

Value for what now?

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 28 May 2008 14:00:40 +0000

Then I thought, I'll go local, try elara.ie. They've been good in the past. And I got this price:. Yes. That says e33.88. Almost twice the price. It is the same product. The. Same. Product. Mary Coughlan: get the finger out.... Continue reading »

“the Taoiseach regrets any offence caused..”

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 22 May 2008 00:06:06 +0000

He wasn’t speaking on record, it was in a side conversation with Tánaiste Mary Coughlan.. although the Dáil microphones still picked it up. But RTÉ need to listen to the recording again because their quote isn’t accurate. …... Continue reading »

Mary from Donegal must deliver for Inishowen

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 14 May 2008 17:28:47 +0000

Mary Coughlan must deliver jobs and prosperity to Inishowen, where unemployment has increased by almost 50 per cent in the last two years, according local Sinn Fein councillor Pádraig MacLochlainn.Wishing the new Tanaiste well, Colr. …... Continue reading »

marycoughlan.blogspot.com

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 13 May 2008 10:48:37 +0000

I noticed this google search result after searching for Mary Coughlan. The stub reads: “Donegal TD Mary Coughlan has been named Tánaiste by Brian Cowen this evening, she will take over the role from Mary Harney”. …... Continue reading »

Mary Coughlan as Minister for Employment

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 09 May 2008 17:03:00 +0000

As a native of Donegal I would like to congratulate Mary Coughlan in her appointment as Tánaiste. I would also hope that she succeeds better in her role as Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment than she has at creating …... Continue reading »

News

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 08 May 2008 11:27:29 +0000

Mary Coughlan promoted to Tanaiste: http://www.independent.ie Outgoing Irish Agriculture Minister May Coughlan landed a major Government promotion tonight by being appointed Tanaiste and Enterprise, Trade and Employment Minister in …... Continue reading »

Cowens new cabinet

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 07 May 2008 22:50:24 +0000

so brian cowen has been installed as the new taoiseach - i was a bit surprised that he named mary coughlan as tanaiste and minister for enterprise trade and employment - was expecting mary hanafin to be put there - so anyone any views …... Continue reading »

Mary Coughlan the new Tánaiste

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 07 May 2008 22:50:18 +0000

I wonder will her first order of business be to imprison Sinead O’Connor.... Continue reading »

Cowen sole nominee for Fianna Fáil Leader

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:44:08 +0000

An Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Brian Cowen TD was proposed byMinister for Justice Brian Lenihan TD and seconded by Minister forAgriculture Mary Coughlan TD, to succeed the current Leader of Fianna Fáil,An Taoiseach Bertie Ahern TD …... Continue reading »

Bizzaro post of the day

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:15:59 +0000

… resignation to stunned colleagues, it emerged yesterday. Are we supposed to believe that Michael Martin and Mary Coughlan fell into a tearful embrace across the Irish walnut table in Merrion St?? More here. Is it past April 1st already?... Continue reading »

Dead Body Found In Fianna Fáil Minister Mary Coughlan's Office

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 17:59:37 +0000

According to today's Sun newspaper, a corpse has been found in the office of Fianna Fáil Minister Mary Coughlan. According to the TV3 Nightly News with Vincent Browne, the body had been lying there for four days. …... Continue reading »

Minister Coughlan Announces Details Of The 2008 Single Payment Scheme

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 23:58:39 +0000

The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Mary Coughlan TD, today announced details of the application arrangements for the 2008 Single Payment Scheme (SPS), the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme, the Energy Crops Scheme and the …... Continue reading »

Minister Coughlan announces new anti-bluetongue measures

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 23:47:38 +0000

The Minister for Agriculture Mary Coughlan has announced a number of new measures to prevent the spread of bluetongue here.... Continue reading »

The Minister, Mary Coughlan TD, in discussions in Brussels to …

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:02:16 +0000

The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Mary Coughlan TD, in discussions this morning in Brussels with Commissioner Fischer Boel, obtained the Commissioner's agreement that Ireland could continue as before in paying REPS 2 and …... Continue reading »