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13 Aug 2008

Coughlan promises to cut administrative burden on small business

An article about Mary Coughlan seen on ism.ie/blog

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Mary Coughlan, TD, has promised to reduce the administrative burden on small business. Changes to reduce the burden on business are imminent in the procedures surrounding waste ... Continue reading »

11 Aug 2008

Sunday Times: We will pay dearly for buying cheap groceries in the …

An article about Mary Coughlan seen on kathyfoley.net

Mary Coughlan, the tanaiste and minister for enterprise, said last week that she has asked Forfas to look into the cost of doing business north and south. Its report, due for completion next month, will probably make uncomfortable ... Continue reading »

29 Jul 2008

Why the WTO talks will break down

An article about Mary Coughlan seen on irishtimes.com/blogs/outsidein

IFA members protesting outside the office of Tánaiste Mary Coughlan in Kildare St, Dublin, yesterday. EU Agriculture Commissioner Mariann Fischer Boel has accused the IFA of acting in “bad faith” and of distributing “totally misleading” ... Continue reading »

19 Jul 2008

No talks on cutting minimum wage, says Coughlan

An article about Mary Coughlan seen on irishtimes.com

TÁNAISTE MARY Coughlan has said there have been no discussions or proposals on the reduction of the minimum wage during the current social partnership negotiations.... Continue reading »

49 new jobs for Raheen Industrial Park

An article about Mary Coughlan seen on newswire99.blogspot.com

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Mary Coughlan spoke at the announcement of the jobs creation saying the choice of Limerick for this investment “is a major endorsement of Ireland’s ability to successfully implement such ... Continue reading »

14 Jul 2008

Tánaiste says economic problems different to 1980s

An article about Mary Coughlan seen on irishtimes.com

TÁNAISTE MARY Coughlan has warned against using the policies of the 1980s to deal with the economic downturn.... Continue reading »

18 Jun 2008

The Euro – Sterling Dual Pricing Issue (2)

An article about Mary Coughlan seen on valueireland.blogspot.com

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 »

12 Jun 2008

A grim sign of the times

An article about Mary Coughlan seen on gweiloindublin.wordpress.com

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 »

07 Jun 2008

Jessie Buckley joins Miriam O’Callaghan on RTÉ

An article about Mary Coughlan seen on kerrynews.wordpress.com

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?

An article about Mary Coughlan seen on unitedirelander.blogspot.com

“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 »

01 Jun 2008

Wasteful Quangos

An article about Mary Coughlan seen on mollox.blogspot.com

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 »

28 May 2008

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

An article about Mary Coughlan seen on paddybloggit.com

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?

An article about Mary Coughlan seen on 73man.blogspot.com

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 »

22 May 2008

“the Taoiseach regrets any offence caused..”

An article about Mary Coughlan seen on sluggerotoole.com

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 »

14 May 2008

Mary from Donegal must deliver for Inishowen

An article about Mary Coughlan seen on inishtimes.com

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 »

13 May 2008

marycoughlan.blogspot.com

An article about Mary Coughlan seen on gammagoblin.blogspot.com

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 »

09 May 2008

Mary Coughlan as Minister for Employment

An article about Mary Coughlan seen on fichefocal.blogspot.com

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 »

08 May 2008

News

An article about Mary Coughlan seen on donegalfriends.blogspot.com

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 »

07 May 2008

Cowens new cabinet

An article about Mary Coughlan seen on gaire.com

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

An article about Mary Coughlan seen on twentymajor.net

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

15 Apr 2008

Cowen sole nominee for Fianna Fáil Leader

An article about Mary Coughlan seen on mcauliffe1.wordpress.com

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 »

07 Apr 2008

Bizzaro post of the day

An article about Mary Coughlan seen on 73man.blogspot.com

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 »

05 Mar 2008

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

An article about Mary Coughlan seen on elblogador.blogspot.com

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 »

26 Feb 2008

Minister Coughlan Announces Details Of The 2008 Single Payment Scheme

An article about Mary Coughlan seen on irishfarming.ie

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

An article about Mary Coughlan seen on independent.ie/breaking-news

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


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