Irish Politics, Politicians in Ireland, TDs, Irish Government

In a nod to the future, Labour translate key commitments into Polish

Seen on The Labour Party and the 2007 General Election

In a nod to the future, Labour translate key commitments into Polish May 22nd, 2007 — Chris A feature on News 2 last night about  immigrants who were voting for the first time reminded me of this; Labour have translated their 5 key commitments for change into Polish, despite the fact that the vast majority won’t qualify to vote this time around... Continue reading »

Conor O’Neill: Pat Rabbitte just lost my vote by saying that civil servants should not be fired when they screw up. Wife about to go postal on Revenue.

Seen on Politics In Ireland - Posts about Dublin South-West

Conor O’Neill: Pat Rabbitte just lost my vote by saying that civil servants should not be fired when they screw up. Wife about to go postal on Revenue. Conor O’Neill: Pat Rabbitte just lost my vote by saying that civil servants should not be fired when they screw up. Wife about to go postal on Revenue….... Continue reading »

Election 2007

Seen on Newton's laws

Have been a bit absorbed by this the last few days, and have a ticket to the count in Sligo on Friday, so am looking forward to that … , going to bed with Mary Lou, or heading back to the country……. or we can see Pat Rabbitte doing... Continue reading »

Election 2007 - Pat Rabbitte, TD

Seen on Ice Cream Ireland

Pat Rabbitte  My brother Sean caught up with Pat Rabbitte, the Labour leader in Tallaght, where he (Pat) was mobbed by reporters and supporters. Still, he did have time for an ice cream… Here’s the fact file: Candidate: Pat Rabbitte, TD … to Murphys Ice Cream.” Technorati tags: candidate, Irish election, Pat Rabbitte, Labour Party, ice... Continue reading »

Conor O’Neill: Pat Rabbitte just lost my vote by saying that civil servants should not be fired when they screw up. Wife about to go postal on Revenue.

Seen on Twitter / conoro

Conor O’Neill: Pat Rabbitte just lost my vote by saying that civil servants should not be fired when they screw up. Wife about to go postal on Revenue.... Continue reading »

Election Debates… Election 2007

Seen on The Cedar Lounge Revolution

It doesn’t matter. Keep that in mind. It really doesn’t matter. Two days of debates on the big issues, and where do we stand? … s invitation to Pat Rabbitte to come over to the table, saying ‘that would be great!’ in contrast … the context of the twenty-six counties polity. Rabbitte played it fairly cleverly. Restrained, bar... Continue reading »

Only one week left

Seen on Cllr. Michael O' Brien

Well we are in the final straight, with one week left. Over the last week, Pat Rabbitte was down on Monday to visit Kilkenny and Thomastown. We visited the A&e in St. Lukes, which LAbour want... Continue reading »

Fianna Fail not an option

Seen on A view from the Left - Cllr Seamus Ryan's Blog

As reported by the Irish Times today the Labour Party leader Pat Rabbitte once again made it quite clear where he stands on coalition with Fianna Fail. He told listeners to Pat Kenny’s radio show “I have no intention of doing any business … from office. In case you missed what Pat had to say today here is a quote from the programme. “As regards... Continue reading »

Thanks For The Publicity …

Seen on Eric's Campaign Diary

You know, all the polls suggest that the PDs will be facing melt-down come May 24th. But at least they’re giving Labour plenty of publicity in the run-up to the election. First came the PD leaflet with a cartoon of Pat Rabbitte in the driving seat of government on the back (I must... Continue reading »

Vote07 - Day 18: When canvasers collide

Seen on The Limerick Blogger

Vote07 - Day 18: When canvasers collide May 16th, 2007 Labour Leader Pat Rabbitte may have bitten off more than he could chew yesterday after his whistle stop tour to Limerick collided with that of Mr. Tayto.who is also looking for a number 1 this election season. For his troubles Mr. Rabbitte was presented with a complimentary pack... Continue reading »

Spearheading the Week

Seen on Percy's Depressed

I am multi-media-multi-tasking at the moment. I am writing this blog entry, following Pat Rabbitte’s Q and A on the Irish Times website and downloading music from eMusic. I am also trying to listen to Michael Franti and Spearhead’s album Yell Fire! album which is ROCKING MA... Continue reading »

Proper Entry

Seen on Heil fluffy

Proper Entry I’m going to do this properly now as my boss isn’t in today. I’d update more often but i’ve no web access at home (it’s a long story involving housemates and boyfriends, BT and eircom, blood and tears). In the meantime my new Phillips PC that cost me a fortune is sitting useless and idle in my room…..kinda like me really [... Continue reading »

Where The Celtic Tiger Passes By

Seen on Eric's Campaign Diary

You know, the Celtic Tiger has been great for a lot of us. But whole communities in Dublin have been relegated to the position of economic onlookers … -intensive. But they are necessary. To paraphrase Pat Rabbitte, in his preface to the Labour... Continue reading »

Tax and Education. It’s the fundamentals, stupid? ..er…actually, no, not according to the Irish people it’s not…

Seen on The Cedar Lounge Revolution

Three articles caught my eye over the last day or two. Firstly the results of the Irish TImes/TNS mrbi poll last week which was reported in a rather thin piece by Stephen Collins on Saturday. It described how the findings demonstrated that the majority of voters were “not prepared to pay more taxes to fund public services,... Continue reading »

Left Behind

Seen on Marking Time

Political parties are knocking each other over in their rush to be the first in line to reduce income tax to 18%, eliminate stamp duty, and retain corporate tax at its current low level. The political consensus is that raising taxes is a no-no (Pat Rabbitte, leader of the so-called left-wing Labour party, said it would be folly... Continue reading »

Rabbitte vs. Blair

Seen on The Cedar Lounge Revolution

I don’t know if it was covered anywhere else, but today’s Observer carries an odd story about Pat Rabbitte, written by his erstwhile comrade Henry McDonald. According to the piece, Rabbitte is ‘furious’ with Tony Blair for inviting Bertie Ahern to address the Houses of Parliament next Tuesday. Rabbitte... Continue reading »

Labour Party Political Broadcast - Worked for me

Seen on Damien Mulley

As party political broadcasts go, I think it is one of the best I’ve seen though this is the first of this election that I saw. More importantly I think Pat comes across as caring, considerate and genuine in it. Damnit, I’m even calling him Pat instead of Pat Rabbitte, as if he is a family friend or something. Suckered in... Continue reading »

This is Kathleen

Seen on A view from the Left - Cllr Seamus Ryan's Blog

This is Kathleen highlights the plight of our Carers. One of Pat Rabbitte’s and the Labour Party’s Commitments for Change is to abolish the means test for the Carers allowance. Kathleen represents all of those carers in our communities who provide... Continue reading »

INSIDE POLITICS - LATEST POLL

Seen on Harry McGee

The Irish Times/Tns mrbi poll results tonight will give the three main parties a little to boast about and a lot to chew on. The results are: FF 36 ( … month. The party is buoyant. Pat Rabbitte has had a good first ten days of the campaign. On 13 … not at 5% - showing some signs of decline in recent months). Rabbitte and Kenny are at the highest... Continue reading »

Labours Battle Bus visit’s Carlow Kilkenny

Seen on Cllr. Michael O' Brien

Pat Rabbitte and the Labour Battle Bus will be visiting Thomastown and Kilkenny City on Monday morning. So if you around on Monday look out for us and call over to us for a quick chat. http... Continue reading »

Tuesday May 8th Well well well. Bertie and McDowe…

Seen on Ireland Decides

Tuesday May 8th Well well well. Bertie and McDowell are best friends again. Harney has confidence in the Taoiseach … and if he wants the job he should shut up, smile a lot and try to look presidential. Pat Rabbitte... Continue reading »

Slipping and sliding. How suddenly it isn’t property deals…no it’s Fine Gael and the Progressive Democrats.

Seen on The Cedar Lounge Revolution

Slipping and sliding. How suddenly it isn’t property deals…no it’s Fine Gael and the Progressive Democrats … (or was it Byzantine as Pat Rabbitte put it?) dealings which are rendered more than usually opaque... Continue reading »

Herald Misses the Point

Seen on Eric's Campaign Diary

I was skimming through the Evening Herald on Friday trying to find some news when two stories caught my eye. On page 19 was a story about candidates using make-up for their poster shots (the story did point out that there wasn’t ‘a speck of make-up on Pat Rabbitte’s face’ … and I have to say I’ve... Continue reading »

Elections.

Seen on Fatmammycat.com

Dear Pat Rabbitte, if you really do want me to vote for you and your party then getting my name right when you send me out your pledges mght be a start. Your name is Pat, see what I did there? I typed Pat. Not Prunella. That is all.... Continue reading »

We all know a Bernard

Seen on A view from the Left - Cllr Seamus Ryan's Blog

This is Bernard is the latest video from the Labour Party. I think it is true to say that we all know a Bernard as highlighted in this video … . People that are afraid to come outside of their homes after dark due to fear of attack. Like Pat Rabbitte I have always believed that the greatest deterrent to crime is more Gardai on the beat... Continue reading »