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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 »