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Pat Rabbitte

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:49:56 +0000

Pat Rabbitte was born in Mayo in 1949, he is currently 59. He has gone from being a dirty Leninist red a la Workers party when he got his first Dail seat in 1989, to being a greedy capitalist like the rest of the people in Ireland with …... Continue reading »

Immigration will settle down to manageable level "hopefully"

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:49:29 +0000

THE IRISH economy will still have a strong demand for immigrant labour after the current downturn, according to Minister of State for Integration Conor Lenihan. It was also “incorrect” to say immigrant labour was “undercutting” Irish …... Continue reading »

The Hijab

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:02:01 +0000

The Minister for Education, Batt O’Keeffe has asked Conor Lenihan, Integration Minister, for help. He wants to know if there should be a national policy on the wearing of the hijab in schools. Minister Lenihan then passed the issue on …... Continue reading »

Minister Conor Lenihan - The Hijab

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:01:58 +0000

Minister Conor Lenihan Something unexpected happened to me today. As I was going through the comments waiting to be moderated, I found one by Minister Conor Lenihan, the Integration Minister. He had read the post on the hijab and the …... Continue reading »

They didn't see it coming

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:41:24 +0000

The general tenor of the piece is that the political establishment has remained “in a state of anger, but mainly confusion,” with “former Labour leader”, Pat Rabbitte, cited as saying: “A very great many people don't trust the political …... Continue reading »

Clear No vote as EU treaty fails

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 09:49:57 +0000

“It’sa huge decision for this country,” said Labour TD and spokesman for justice Pat Rabbitte. “One has to respect the decision of the people.” The treaty, intended to make the EU stronger and more effective, had the backing of all the …... Continue reading »

Amendments to Immigration Bill

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 28 May 2008 14:26:19 +0000

Letter from Pat Rabbitte TD. “…..there are indeed several amendments of no consequence (technical and drafting) in the name of the Justice Minister. However one can count on the fingers of one hand the number of meaningful amendments …... Continue reading »

Mansergh. Minister of State

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 15 May 2008 17:01:05 +0000

I think they’d be better off with say Conor Lenihan). Or when he takes a line on one-off housing that he must, as an Englishman, think is outrageous. He once wrote an article in the Irish Times implying that if only the IRA had looked …... Continue reading »

Migration Nation

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 13 May 2008 10:51:41 +0000

The Minister for Integration, Conor Lenihan TD, has launched Migration Nation, a statement on integration strategy and diversity management. The statement, which says that the percentage of non-Irish born people living in the country …... Continue reading »

SciFest 2008

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:59:05 +0000

Opened in the morning by Pat Rabbitte TD the day included a session with the judges in the morning, lunch for the competitors and teachers (very generously provided by the Institute), a selection of science talks, science demonstrations …... Continue reading »

Car bombs found in new feud

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:54:46 +0000

In Tallaght, local TD Charlie O Connor said the community was deeply concerned by the bombs find. SCHOOL “I only heard about it last night, but anybody I was talking to is concerned. It’s not something you want to happen close to …... Continue reading »

The Next Cabinet

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 11:16:39 +0000

*Minister for Communications & Technology: Conor Lenihan Minister for Community, Rural & Gaeltacht Affairs: Frank Fahey Minister for Defence: Willie O’Dea Minister for Education & Science: Mary Hanifin …... Continue reading »

Great moments of our Political Times #1

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:08:31 +0000

From the archives, let’s get down and dirty with political life on this little island of ours. Yes, it’s TD-come-rent-a-quote Conor Lenihan showing fantastic knowledge of Turkey and its culture with a quote that he is still to live …... Continue reading »

Deputy Pat Rabbitte, Mr David Fallon, Cllr Keith Martin

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:07:23 +0000

Deputy Pat Rabbitte, Secretary David Fallon and Cllr Keith Martin pictured at the Westport Electoral Area Selection Convention which was held on Tuesday (March 25th) in the Wyatt Hotel. Cllr Keith Martin was selected to contest a seat …... Continue reading »

Student union “slam” immigration bill

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:18:05 +0000

The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) started their annual congress in Co Meath earlier today, the opening speech was made by Minister for Integration Conor Lenihan who delivered what the union called an anti-racism message.... Continue reading »

DEUTSCHE BANK CHIEF EXECUTIVE: “I NO LONGER BELIEVE IN THE MARKET …

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:17:55 +0000

(Pat Rabbitte, July 2004). This needs to be updated, if for no other reason than this unassailable faith in the open market has not only been challenged by recent events, it has been dropped by some of the most serious players in world …... Continue reading »

March Meeting report

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:37:00 +0000

Mr Sammon added that Deputy Pat Rabbitte, Labour’s Spokesperson on Justice would be chairing the convention and would address the meeting on the issue of anti-social behaviour, crime and policing after the convention. …... Continue reading »

Mayo's First Selection Convention

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:05:21 +0000

Mayoman Pat Rabbitte TD will chair the Labour Party's Selection Convention for the Westport Electoral Area where Labour hope to win a seat on Mayo County Council. Deputy Pat Rabbitte, Labour's Spokesperson on Justice will also address …... Continue reading »

Here We Go… Hi Big Brother!

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 00:00:52 +0000

“We have not yet seen any specific proposals from the Government, either in terms of a statutory instrument or anything else,” says Pat Rabbitte, Labour’s justice spokesman. Rabbitte vows not to let this happen again with the impending …... Continue reading »

School Choice

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 10:00:53 +0000

Speaking on the Week in politics about ABA Brian Hayes said that Parents want choice. Now this was in relation to autism education but are Fine Gael willing to run with this further. The thing about school choice is that I am torn by it …... Continue reading »