Irish Politics, Politicians in Ireland, TDs, Irish Government

Electoral boundaries safe for now

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Electoral boundaries safe for now Writes P O’Neill of Best of Both Worlds on June 7th, 2007 Read More: Kildare North, Census, Dublin North Central, Democracy, Law, Independents Catherine Murphy and Finian McGrath TD have lost their challenge to the constituency boundaries.  McGrath says that the case was decided on a “technicality”... Continue reading »

Fianna Fail out of the Traps on Government Formations, Fine Gael Talking to Sinn Fein?

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Fianna Fail out of the Traps on Government Formations, Fine Gael Talking to Sinn Fein? Writes Cian of Where’s Me Country? … Finian McGrath is great for the government formation story, this morning he said that Fine Gael were... Continue reading »

Reaction to Ivor Callely loss of his seat

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“Hurray!” another one bites the dust!... Continue reading »

Dust Settles on McDowell’s Election 07

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Dust Settles on McDowell’s Election 07 May 28th, 2007 What a ride! … . Who will forget his comparison (which was later withdrawn) of Richard Bruton and Joseph Goebbels... Continue reading »

Constituencies Constitutional Challenge - Election result

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Constituencies Constitutional Challenge - Election result Posted by Edward McGarr under High Court , Politics , Department of Environment , … MURPHY and FINIAN McGRATH Plaintiffs And THE MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, HERITAGE AND LOCAL … Murphy just lost her seat in a close race; b) Finian McGrath retained his seat; Thu 24 May 2007... Continue reading »

BETTER THE EQUITY YOU KNOW

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BETTER THE EQUITY YOU KNOW May 27th, 2007 by Conor McCabe The body strives for that which sickens the mind with love… Stretches out toward … place alongside a modest upturn in FF’s vote. The exception was Dublin north Central, where Ivor Callely, not unsurprisingly, lost his seat. In the other constituencies, FF’s vote was up. The pre... Continue reading »

Ivor Callely Spending Spree

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Why has Ivor Callelly suddenly (friday, 21.00)taken down all his posters? These mega - expensive images were changed daily in some places. And now all gone? How much did he spend? How much could... Continue reading »

Election snippets.

Seen on Daniel K. Sullivan

Got handed a “Central News” this morning, for a moment I thought the Flash might wheeze by too … the North Circular road/New Cabra road. Not as far afield as those of Michael D. Higgins I guess. Ivor Callely is making a last minute conversion to being a yellow belly supporter, with loads of posters... Continue reading »

hack, wheeze, splutter

Seen on thinking outside the helicopter

Hmph. Sadly, it seems like my sore throat is not, in fact, the result of sawdust inhalation but is A COLD … A BLAZING ELECTION POSTER on Griffith Avenue. I think it was Finian McGrath (one of our constituency’s two... Continue reading »

Election

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Ivor Callely: I don’t care that you’re “working locally” - this is a national election to elect our parliament, not a local election for Dublin City Council. (Yes, I realise all politics is local... Continue reading »

Constituencies Constitutional Challenge - Correction

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Constituencies Constitutional Challenge - Correction Posted by Edward McGarr under High Court Judgement , Equality , Politics , Department of Environment , Constitutional Law No Comments THE HIGH COURT RECORD NO. 2819P/2007 Between CATHERINE MURPHY and FINIAN McGRATH Plaintiffs And THE MINISTER... Continue reading »

Cowen Makes ‘Rabbitte Soup’ at Montrose

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Cowen Makes ‘Rabbitte Soup’ at Montrose Politics No Comments » [ qanda] … in from Fine Gael, no doubt to keep the likes of the haggard Richard Bruton and whatever other aging clown... Continue reading »

Constituencies Constitutional Challenge - Judgment

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Constituencies Constitutional Challenge - Judgment Posted by Edward McGarr under High Court , Politics , Constitutional Law No Comments THE HIGH COURT RECORD NO. 2819P/2007 Between CATHERINE MURPHY and FINIAN McGRATH Plaintiffs And THE MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, HERITAGE AND LOCAL... Continue reading »

Decide the future of Dublin North-Central

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There can only be 3 TDs elected to represent Dublin North-Central this year, which means that of the 4 TDs elected in 2002, … interesting, with Finian McGrath, Derek McDowell and Ivor Callely as serious contenders. The left will most likely vote for Finian McGrath and to a lesser extent, Peter Lawlor, Bronwen Maher and Derek... Continue reading »

Election Special

Seen on NEAR 90.3 fm - Podcast

Election Special The 2nd of NEAR90’s live election specials covered the Dublin North Central constituency and was held in Le Chéile Centre on 23rd April 2003. The panel was chaired by Ger Dorgan and included all the designated candidates, as follows: Séan Haughey (FF) Ivor Callely (FF) Richard Bruton (FG) Finian McGrath (Ind) Browen... Continue reading »

This is the best election EVER

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Just when you thought Election 2007 couldn’t get any more GUBU, along comes Ivor Callely and his Teddy Bears Picnic stunt … associated with Ivor, this stunt back-fired. A mother today rounded on Fianna Fáil TD Ivor Callely … stories about kids,” she said. Naturally, Ivor had an answer. Didn’t he? Despite numerous calls to Mr... Continue reading »

Mother’s anger at FF teddy bear stunt

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A young mother today rounded on Fianna Fáil TD Ivor Callely after her young children were canvassed by adults in teddy bear suits outside school gates.... Continue reading »

The Joys Of Deregulation

Seen on The Art of the Grand Gesture

The cost of living has skyrocketed in Ireland, making the small country one of the most expensive places to live in Europe. Fine Gael, if they can get into office, will make things all better. High prices in certain sectors are due to Government regulations, according to Richard Bruton of Fine Gael. He blames... Continue reading »

Cowen’s at it again

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Fianna Fáil’s new front man Brian Cowen was at it again this morning. Following his tough guy appearance on RTÉ’s News at One yesterday when he battered Richard Bruton into stuttering amazement the Minister for Finance popped up on Cork’s 96fm on the Neill... Continue reading »

“This morning Richard Bruton on the national airw…

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“This morning Richard Bruton on the national airwaves was critical of Ireland’s export record. His party’s failure to use an Irish company for a significant contract worth hundreds of thousands of... Continue reading »