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Broadband in Ireland. This is a plan?

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:42:44 +0000

So, Communications Minister Eamon Ryan today launched our Government’s policy on Next Generation broadband. For me the key statement is this. “The Government is pledging to have universal access to broadband in Ireland by early 2010 and …... Continue reading »

write me a letter

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:12:45 +0000

Rather than just saddle up my high horse and blog about it, I chose to do the next most ineffectual thing and wrote to Eamon Ryan, Green TD and current Minister for Communications, under whose remit this legislation will fall, …... Continue reading »

Labour examine delay on Gold Mining Decision

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:59:06 +0000

… Spokesperson on Natural Resources, Liz McManus TD, to investigate the delay in a decision concerning Gold Mining in the vicinity of Croagh Patrick by the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Eamon Ryan TD. …... Continue reading »

Mitchell calls for ban on political slogan stickers on taxi cabs

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:33:35 +0000

Fine Gael Front Bench Spokeswoman, Olivia Mitchell TD, has criticised the placing of ‘No’ to Lisbon stickers on taxi cabs. Deputy Mitchell said that, as public service vehicles, taxis should not be used for political slogans. …... Continue reading »

Eamon Ryan - What purpose does he serve?

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:14:47 +0000

Eamon Ryan is Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources. Now the last time I checked Communications included such things as ISPs, broadband, internet - you know, that sort of thing. I was also under the rather naive …... Continue reading »

Dubliner's Dublin – Mount Merrion

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:14:38 +0000

However, none of the sitting TDs (Seamus Brennan, Tom Kitt, Olivia Mitchell, Eamon Ryan or Alan Shatter) live here. There is a connection to one current minister though – Eamon O’Cuiv, Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs …... Continue reading »

Now you see it now you don’t? ‘Junk’ food adverts aimed at …

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 21:48:07 +0000

The Minister with responsibility for Communications, Eamon Ryan (Greens) is set on introducing strict new regulations on “junk food ” advertising. The new Broadcasting Bill will limit adverts for what is considered unhealthy food at …... Continue reading »

post waste

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:01:43 +0000

It was meant to come on stream in January 2008 until Minister Eamon Ryan decided it was best to put it on hold. Of course, I’m not exactly dripping with experience when it comes to political or postal matters, but how hard can it be to …... Continue reading »

VOTE FOR THE EUROPEAN CONSTITUTION AND SAVE THE PLANET!

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 31 May 2008 10:59:17 +0000

Rarely have I read such drivel as this nonsense produced by Green Party Minister Eamon Ryan that should the Irish people defy the politicans and vote NO to the European Constitution Treaty in next month's referendum then EU plans to …... Continue reading »

Greetings from Mr Coughlan’s 5th class!

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 28 May 2008 14:27:11 +0000

The Minister for Communications,Energy and Natural Resources, Eamon Ryan, was there and gave everyone a handshake at the gate. I didn’t shake his hand though, as I was cycling and sped past him on his bike; ( he was wearing a suit!). …... Continue reading »

Age Discrimination Dehumanises Older People

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 21 May 2008 23:40:16 +0000

Fine Gael TD Alan Shatter said the posters were “extraordinarily insensitive” and called on the HSE and others, to remove them. “The thinking behind this poster campaign is seriously flawed,” he said. “There is a very real danger that …... Continue reading »

State Neglectful Of Duty To At Risk Children

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 13 May 2008 22:46:26 +0000

Fine Gael's Alan Shatter earlier called for details of the number of children at 'serious risk' who are currently on waiting lists to be published immediately. He warned that children would continue to lose their lives or suffer …... Continue reading »

Is it plagiarism when you're used to it?

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 12 May 2008 17:22:20 +0000

Green Ink points out that a piece I wrote in the Tribune on Eamon Ryan being zexy is in the Irish Daily Mirror today. Green Ink calls in plagiarism. When you work in a Sunday newspaper, you become very used to seeing your stories lifted …... Continue reading »

SBB Aniar: 09 Bealtaine 2008

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 10 May 2008 11:22:26 +0000

Máirtín Ó Cathain ag caint faoi chúrsaí polaitíochta: Tom Kitt atá ag caint éirí as an bpolaitíocht théis an tréimhse Dála seo & Éamon Ó Cuív fanta mar Aire Gnóthaí, Pobail & Gaeltachta.... Continue reading »

Links

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 07 May 2008 10:51:54 +0000

Minister Eamon Ryan has announced a major revamp of TV licensing in Irelandas part of the launch of a new website – www.tvlicence.ie, which will allow Irish businesses and householders to purchase a television licence online. …... Continue reading »

The Irish Energy Research Strategy is available for download

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 03 May 2008 20:04:08 +0000

An Energy Research Strategy for Ireland prepared by the Irish Energy Research Council has been submitted to the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Eamon Ryan, TD The Energy Research Strategy is available for …... Continue reading »

Irish Republican Information Service (no. 147)

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 03 May 2008 20:03:10 +0000

The priests of the parish had recommended it to Éamon Ryan and it had now been given further support. Dr Fleming suggested, therefore, that the Glinsk proposal be examined carefully as a viable alternative, with the potential to bring …... Continue reading »

Eamon Ryan Casual Like

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 03 May 2008 20:02:11 +0000

More. There's also a Facebook group of Ryanies now.... Continue reading »

Figures on abuse two years old

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:33:21 +0000

Fine Gael’s Alan Shatter said: “Am I right in understanding that the department has absolutely no idea how many children were reported to the HSE during 2006 or 2007 as being at risk? The minister does not know the average waiting times …... Continue reading »

Proposal for new Irish film tv channel submitted

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:39:27 +0000

A proposal for the channel has been put forward to the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources for inclusion in the new Broadcasting Bill which will be launched by Minister Eamon Ryan next month. …... Continue reading »