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Lee Resigns From Fine Gael | The Emergency

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:48:13 +0000

Lee took up the position just over nine months ago when the previous holder of the post, Fianna Fail's Dundrum correspondent Seamus Brennan, finished his lifetime stint in the role. Lee has featured on television screens little for the …... Continue reading »

George Lee -Fine Gael -Dublin South By-Election 2009 « Irish …

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:47:15 +0000

Lee at the time RTEs economics correspondent was a huge capture for Fine Gael. I wonder would Enda be as enthused now? I always felt that Alan Shatter and Olivia Mitchell were grimmacing in the photo with George. …... Continue reading »

kathleen barrington: Playing beggar-my-neighbour could prove a …

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:03:13 +0000

Against that background, it will be interesting to see the reaction of voters if the government agrees to implement the ideas floated by communications minister Eamon Ryan of the Green Party. He suggested that a system should be set up …... Continue reading »

John Lahart -Fianna Fail -Rathfarnham 2004 Local Elections

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:39:18 +0000

He is seen as a possible candidate in Dublin South at the next election, especially should Tom Kitt elect not to stand again. He also asks people to contact him (rather than the council) should all his posters not be taken down. …... Continue reading »

Newpark Comprehensive School

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:36:26 +0000

Deputy Alan Shatter asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the delay in sanctioning the funding for the construction of a new permanent school building at a school (details supplied) in County Dublin in view of the …... Continue reading »

Minister Ryan brings in new law to regulate Play TV « Tipp Tatler Blog

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:35:05 +0000

Communications Minister Eamon Ryan today presented to the Oireachtas a new law to halt malpractice by broadcasters in premium rate competitions. At the report stage of the Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services and Electronic …... Continue reading »

An Irish Town Planner's Blog: Shatter calls for halt to Dáil lawn …

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:29:01 +0000

Alan Shatter had called for an immediate stop to plans to restore the lawn, parts of which were removed 10 years ago to provide parking spaces for politicians, public servants and journalists. Mr Shatter said the project will cost …... Continue reading »

Aehso's Output » The “Technology Actions to Support the Smart …

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:10:48 +0000

Eamon Ryan and whoever wrote this report should read about it – it basically says “don't try build smart networks because they are too inflexible for long terms use by different generations of network clients”. …... Continue reading »

Eamon Ryan: “Green”

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:46:46 +0000

Concluding our Green Party mini-series of clips is Eamon Ryan (pictured below in pre-Faustian times). When we first broadcast this sketch the Green Party on Twitter accused us of believing Pat Rabittes “lies” about Green TDs on bikes …... Continue reading »

Number of visitors to Ireland plunged by over 18% in May; Irish …

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 08:56:07 +0000

Olivia Mitchell TD, Fine Gael tourism spokeswoman, termed the fall in visitor numbers as“nothing short of catastrophic.” Mitchell said: “The worst fears of all those working in the tourism industry have been realised, the summer season …... Continue reading »

The Irish Economy » Blog Archive » Three Cheers for NAMA?

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:11:55 +0000

As an example of this, on RTE's The Week in Politics, Minister Eamon Ryan said the following (about 15.40 in): The difficult and unpopular decisions that were excoriated by the Labour Party endlessly—you're bailing out the banks, …... Continue reading »

Fiannia Fail welcomes its latest new members « Machholz's Blog

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:46:31 +0000

Eamon Ryan said any new scheme should remain free at the point of entry, and should not discourage students from attending college. So now we are splitting hairs it's free at the point of entry this is all hog wash …... Continue reading »

Eamon Ryan visits Carrick on Shannon

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 31 May 2009 10:07:46 +0000

Minister for Energy, Communications and Natural Resources, Eamon Ryan, visited Carrick on Thursday last. The Minister met with members of the local Chamber of Commerce, and the Tidy Towns Group, who have appealed to all to be litter …... Continue reading »

Economy Vs Environment TOMORROW!

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 20 May 2009 23:24:13 +0000

Panel includes: Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Eamon Ryan; architect and broadcaster, Duncan Stewart; David Horgan of Petrel Resources; and Paul Sommerville of Delta Index. Musical satire from Paddy Cullivan, …... Continue reading »

Business And Leadership: Construction industry must innovate to …

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 22:09:34 +0000

… Offaly over 23 and 24 April, with key addresses from Dr Alan Ahearne, economic adviser to the Minister for Finance; Norman Lewis, innovation expert; and the Minister for Communications Energy and Natural Resources, Eamon Ryan TD. …... Continue reading »

Epoch Times – Ireland Likely to Take Further Stakes in Banks

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:45:06 +0000

“We will probably have to go in and recapitalise,” Eamon Ryan, the minister for communications, energy and natural resources, said of the country's two largest banks in an interview on local radio. The government is expected to unveil …... Continue reading »

Gubu-World: Better debates on Israel

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:57:57 +0000

Fine Gael TD Alan Shatter came face to face with Professor Ilan Pappe of the University of Exeter in what was a classic battle between two Jews, both of whom view Israel in a completely different light. …... Continue reading »

Gubu-World: Jimmy Carter… One state solution a disaster

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:46:31 +0000

Alan Shatter sticks it to the Iranian Ambassador ... Continue reading »

Inishindie: NEW GRANTS

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 15:54:00 +0000

INISHOWEN'S Green Party candidate, Sheenagh McMahon welcomed the announcement made earlier this month by the Energy Minister, Eamon Ryan that €100 million in new grants are available to make homes more energy efficient. …... Continue reading »

Irish Green Party Are Spamming Idiots – Michele Neylon :: Pensieri

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:45:39 +0000

The winner's already been selected: it's John Gormley's video of John Gormley pretending to be the Star Wars kid, Gormley's got a fat suit on and everything, it's really offensive. Second place has already gone to Dramatic Eamon Ryan. …... Continue reading »

An Irish Town Planner's Blog: New Distribution System Operator for …

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:45:36 +0000

Energy Minister Eamon Ryan TD has announced the creation of a new legal entity charged with the operation and management of the electricity distribution system in Ireland. The new entity – ESB Networks Limited – will remain a part of …... Continue reading »

Security Blog – New laws to tackle spam

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:26:40 +0000

New laws to tackle spam. Minister signs bill on unsolicited communication. Security | 05 Jan 2009 :. Communications Minister Eamon Ryan has signed new legislation aimed at tackling spamming and other unsolicited communications. …... Continue reading »

The Dublin Community Blog » Tony Gregory RIP

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:14:02 +0000

Added to the death of Seamus Brennan last July it means Dublin has now lost two of its best Dail deputies with no clear date as to when by-elections will be held to replace them. Categories: Dublin ... Continue reading »

Ógra Shinn Féin: Dublin Remembers Saro Wiwa and the Ogoni 8

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 19:54:50 +0000

So it is appropriate to name the street where Minister Eamon Ryan hands out licences for Irish oil and gas exploitation after a fighter who gave his life trying to protect his homeland from destruction and see a long term benefit for …... Continue reading »

Regtel, Realm and Regulation » Lex Ferenda

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 19:54:25 +0000

However, it has been reiterated (by the Minister for Communications, Eamon Ryan) that self-regulation is to be replaced by regulation through the Commission for Communications Regulation (Comreg). It could be argued that it’s closer to …... Continue reading »