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17 Jun

Joe Higgins Will Solve The Lisbon Treaty Crisis

An article about Brian Lenihan seen on flickr.com/photos/infomatique

In 1996, he campaigned against water charges and came within 270 votes of preventing Brian Lenihan, Jnr from taking his late father's Dáil seat in the Dublin West by-election. He was first elected to the Dáil in the 1997 general ... Continue reading »

15 Jun

No!

An article about Brian Lenihan seen on unstable.livejournal.com

Finance Minister Brian Lenihan said: “I'm very, very disappointed by this result. I think it's a sad day for Europe and for our people as well.” I'm confused, he could be saying saying that he is personally sad or that he doesn't ... Continue reading »

EU referendum: Ireland votes against Lisbon Treaty: rish voters …

An article about Brian Lenihan seen on britanniaradio.co.uk

At the major ballot-counting center in Dublin, Finance Minister Brian Lenihan struggled to speak to reporters as anti-treaty activists jubilantly drowned him out with songs and chants of “No!” read more.... Continue reading »

EU Turmoil Ireland Votes NO To Lisbon Treaty

An article about Brian Lenihan seen on rutilusallec.com

In a sign of the passions aroused by the issue, Brian Lenihan, the Finance Minister, had to be escorted from Dublin’s main counting station when No campaigners attempted to drown him out and scuffles broke out. “As you know from Eastern ... Continue reading »

13 Jun

For the want of a nail the Treaty could be lost…

An article about Brian Lenihan seen on sluggerotoole.com

I have a lot of sympathy with the Republic’s Finance Minister Brian Lenihan when he asks the electorate to be wary of the various unelected pressure groups (Libertas perhaps being the most notable). We don’t know for certain who is ... Continue reading »

Stupid Minister Speaks Sense For Once

An article about Brian Lenihan seen on oneftroad.wordpress.com

Brian Lenihan, Uncle Fester lookalike and current Minister of Finance, has come out today and told us all that we should ‘Stop whingeing over prices and get on with things‘. So. Now yis know what to do when some fucker tries to charge ... Continue reading »

Unwelcome attention for D(C)ENR

An article about Joan Burton seen on lexferenda.com

A Private Members’s Bill (PMB) from Joan Burton (Labour) (here) to reverse the legislation that introduced these punitive charges will come before the Oireachtas shortly. In the meantime, Damien deserves our thanks not just for his ... Continue reading »

Ireland's date with destiny arrives

An article about Joan Burton seen on unitedirelander.blogspot.com

I've heard people I have respect for, such as Labour's Joan Burton, talking about how it protects women's rights, stops the trafficking of people etc. As far as I'm concerned, these matters can be dealt with in a way that that doesn't ... Continue reading »

07 Jun

Why I’m voting YES.

An article about Joan Burton seen on neilward.wordpress.com

In which case, you could read what feminists such as Senator Ivana Bacik, Deputy Joan Burton or The Women’s Alliance for Europe have to say on the matter. These are the three biggest reasons that affected my decision to vote in favour ... Continue reading »

01 Jun

Housing market bad on both sides of coin

An article about Joan Burton seen on irish-negative-equity.blogspot.com

“First-time buyers have been hit and hit hard by the credit crunch, and so far our Government has done nothing to help them or intervene in the market,” said Labour's finance spokeswoman Joan Burton. “Cowen himself killed the property ... Continue reading »

28 May

local update - tyrrelstown

An article about Joan Burton seen on councillorodonovan.blogspot.com

Your local Labour Party representatives are Joan Burton TD and Cllr Michael O’Donovan. Joan can be contacted at 6184006. Michael can be contacted at 087-2207798 or e-mail on michael.odonovan@fingalcoco.ie. ... Continue reading »

More Contraditions from No Camp

An article about Brian Lenihan seen on fichefocal.blogspot.com

Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan retorted that the vast bulk of EU measures are in Ireland's interest and therefore it is better they get passed. Mr Ganley replied that yes, but two big powers plus two smaller ones can block such a ... Continue reading »

13 May

Breeding And Brains Of Brian

An article about Brian Lenihan seen on shane-ross.ie

at the Department of Finance had arrived at work early. They were sitting comfortably, waiting for the new boss to arrive. Suddenly they were afflicted by outbreaks of apoplexy. The new minister, Brian Lenihan, had gone walkabout.... Continue reading »

07 May

You were warned about Lenihan

An article about Brian Lenihan seen on kerryview.blogspot.com

Keep your friends close and your enemies closer and what better way than to make Brian Lenihan Finance Minister ? Keep the culchies on your side. As far as that goes, the new cabinet is more of a pine dresser than a clive christian. ... Continue reading »

TYRRELLSTOWN - LOCAL UPDATE

An article about Joan Burton seen on councillorodonovan.blogspot.com

Your local Labour Party representatives are Joan Burton TD and Cllr Michael O’Donovan. Joan can be contacted at 6184006. Michael can be contacted at 087-2207798 or e-mail on michael.odonovan@fingalcoco.ie. ... Continue reading »

27 Apr

Litit i leith Fine Gael agus an Ghaeilge san Examiner

An article about Leo Varadkar seen on darrenjprior.blogspot.com

For the record I actually said in the email to the 'paper that I didn't contact Leo Varadkar by email as he is my local TD and that I could raise the issue with him personally. They edited it and took that part out. ... Continue reading »

Young people urged to vote Yes in Lisbon poll

An article about Joan Burton seen on futureofeurope.blogspot.com

Earlier, Labour deputy leader Joan Burton said people were “highly sceptical about the Lisbon Treaty. In part this is because they have no sense that the Government is seriously engaged in explaining the treaty’s terms to them, ... Continue reading »

23 Apr

Extension of compulsory registration of ownership of land

An article about Brian Lenihan seen on ucc.ie/law/irishlaw/blogger/blogger.html

Brian Lenihan, TD, today announced that he has signed an Order extending compulsory registration of ownership of land to six further counties. The Order will extend compulsory registration, under the Registration of Title Act, 1964, ... Continue reading »

22 Apr

more on Bank of Ireland's lost laptops

An article about Joan Burton seen on waider.livejournal.com

The opposition parties are, as expected, getting their mouths in on the act: Labour deputy leader Joan Burton said “I am calling on the Financial Regulator and on the Information Commissioner to make a clear statement on the ... Continue reading »

21 Apr

Gardaí Use Taser Gun To Impress Girls

An article about Brian Lenihan seen on gubuwire.com

Justice Minister Brian Lenihan backed Commissioner Murphy in his comments. He also dismissed claims of cruelty on the part of the gardaí towards the teenager in question:. “What we’re dealing with here, is a community of people whose ... Continue reading »


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