Now viewing:
Posts about Dublin West
03 Apr
The Bertie Mug
An article about Brian Lenihan seen on lecraic.com
The mug features a rather more down-in-the-mouth Brian Lenihan (than usual), a comedy Biffo (he looks like Sneezy) and a pervy looking John Gormley – and on the back are some classic Bertie quotes. The coaster is rubber and can double …... Continue reading »
30 Mar
Something must be done - II
An article about Brian Lenihan seen on cearta.ie
At last September’s launch of the first two (new media, filtering technologies), Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Brian Lenihan, trailed an announcement of an Office for Internet Safety (OIS). Then, at last month’s launch …... Continue reading »
28 Mar
It’s official!
An article about Brian Lenihan seen on knucklehead.wordpress.com
Brian Lenihan is a muppet. Okay, Mr Justice John Edwards actually said that the grounds for his ruling were the inadequacy of reasons given, irrationality and the perceived arbitrariness of the process. But that’s just legal jargon for, …... Continue reading »
25 Mar
Drunken 10 Year Olds In St. Patrick's Day Rampage
An article about Brian Lenihan seen on jp-ireland.spaces.live.com
Justice Minister Brian Lenihan, meanwhile, told Mr Sherlock that 3695 juveniles were dealt with by way of an informal caution for alcohol-related offences under the juvenile diversion programme in 2007 — a 30% rise on 2005. …... Continue reading »
19 Mar
Gardaí to call for children’s care service
An article about Brian Lenihan seen on hse-ireland.blogspot.com
Middle-ranking gardaí want for Justice Minister Brian Lenihan to establish, in conjunction with all other relevant departments, a dedicated out-of-hours service, under the Health Service Executive (HSE) for the care and welfare of …... Continue reading »
“they will have to return home before lodging new visa applications..”
An article about Brian Lenihan seen on sluggerotoole.com
While Taoiseach Bertie Ahern et al were in Washington yesterday, handing over another “lovely bowl”, he took the opportunity to finally agree with the Republic of Ireland’s Minister of Justice, Brian Lenihan - “Amnesty or regularisation …... Continue reading »
14 Mar
ARM THE POLICE AND SHOOT THE BASTARDS!
An article about Brian Lenihan seen on sammaguirerant.blogspot.com
What about asking your Minister for Justice, Brian Lenihan, whose brief includes being in charge of the Gardai, for some information as to the real facts of what life is like for many unfortunate communities and individuals in Irish …... Continue reading »
10 Mar
Does Leo Varadkar believe in ghosts.
An article about Leo Varadkar seen on thedossingtimes.com/blog
From Fine Gael. February saw the biggest ever monthly increase in the live register in absolute terms, proving that Fianna Fáil has killed the Celtic Tiger. The crucial 5% barrier has been broken with unemployment now running at 5.2%, …... Continue reading »
05 Mar
Response to the Second Interim Report
An article about Joan Burton seen on gavinsblog.com
Joan Burton is succinct also. PJ Mara is also mentioned - a guy who was Director of Elections again last year, despite having forgotten to tell the Tribunal of an offshore bank account, and failing to cooperate with the Tribunal. …... Continue reading »
The Mean Streets Of Drimnagh
An article about Brian Lenihan seen on crimealwayspays.blogspot.com
“While the rise in headline crime has to be seen against the background of the unprecedented rise which is taking place in our population, the fact is that each crime is a crime too many,” Justice Minister Brian Lenihan said. …... Continue reading »
21 Feb
Mental hospital move put in doubt
An article about Joan Burton seen on hse-ireland.blogspot.com
Labour deputy leader Joan Burton, who obtained the information from the HSE, said: “Privately, quite a number of senior people in the HSE have told me they believe it is a very bad idea to have the mental hospital located in the grounds …... Continue reading »
Irish govt appoints “Internet Czar”
An article about Brian Lenihan seen on tomrafteryit.net
Justice Minister Brian Lenihan said that Mr Laffan would help to develop programmes and policies designed to make the internet a safer place. Phew! I feel so relieved now. In fairness to the Government, people often criticise them for a …... Continue reading »
Chancer Of The Week: Big Fat Liar!
An article about Joan Burton seen on thechancer.ie
Terence made an informed and nuanced speech on a Finance Bill yesterday; funnily enough, several passages of the speech bore a startling resemblance to a speech made the previous day by Labour’s Joan Burton. Initially, Terry laughed the …... Continue reading »
Stoop Expediency
An article about Brian Lenihan seen on gaskinbalrog.blogspot.com
Last week the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Brian Lenihan told the Dáil that the Gardaí have no information to show that the IRA was involved in the murder of Paul Quinn. The PSNI have yet to show a single piece of …... Continue reading »
Carn Garda station ‘priority’
An article about Brian Lenihan seen on inishtimes.com
This was confirmed during a Seaned debate last Wednesday.Minister Tony Killeen, speaking on behalf of the minister for justice Brian Lenihan, informed the Senate that a site has been identified for a new Garda building in …... Continue reading »
19 Feb
New internet safety director appointed
An article about Brian Lenihan seen on connectsouthdublin.blogspot.com
Minister for Justice Brian Lenihan, who made the announcement today, said the OIS will “encourage greater cohesion across state agencies and develop closer relationships with the gardaí on the practicalities for the application of …... Continue reading »
15 Feb
Complaint made to Minister for Justice, Brian Lenihan, over …
An article about Brian Lenihan seen on tarawatch.org
Brian Lenihan due to the campaign’s experience of increased incidences of assaults on its activists by construction workers Sinn Féin MEP has described the assaults as serious and of grave concern. The Dublin MEP said: …... Continue reading »
13 Feb
Leo Varadkar advocates consumers giving interest free 3 year loans …
An article about Leo Varadkar seen on valueireland.blogspot.com
Leo Varadkar estimates that “€40 million worth of vouchers are never redeemed, representing a huge windfall for retailers”. Seriously though - who's fault is that? It's hardly retailers fault that consumers don't use gift vouchers …... Continue reading »
08 Feb
“give rise to a belief that further amnesties will become …
An article about Brian Lenihan seen on sluggerotoole.com
Would that be because, as the Irish government’s Minister for Justice, Brian Lenihan, has said - “Amnesty or regularisation, in my view, undermines the system of legal migration. They can exacerbate the problem of illegal migration by …... Continue reading »
30 Jan
Reactions to the Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2008
An article about Brian Lenihan seen on ucc.ie/law/blogs/ccjhr
Brian Lenihan TD, introduced the Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2008. This Bill aims to consolidate Irish immigration and asylum legislation. In a press release explaining the rationale behind the Bill, Minister Lenihan …... Continue reading »
Where are the Law-and-Order Parties When You Need Them?
An article about Leo Varadkar seen on notesonthefront.typepad.com/politicaleconomy
They said nothing, nada, not a word, not a whisper (particularly odd given that the relevant spokesperson - Leo Varadkar TD - is not publicity shy).But maybe that’s understandable. For the crime figures related to violations by …... Continue reading »
28 Jan
Today is European Data Protection Day - What can you do to …
An article about Brian Lenihan seen on digitalrights.ie
Brian Lenihan TD is the Minister for Justice. It is the Department of Justice who have responsibility for the introduction of data retention in Ireland. His email is: info@justice.ie. Eamon Ryan TD is the Minister for Communications. …... Continue reading »
27 Jan
Brian Lenihan
An article about Brian Lenihan seen on thedailministers.blogspot.com
There are two things you need to know about Brian Lenihan. (1) He is amazing at Rounders. If that boy gets to second base, by Moses he will make it home. A solid winner. (2) He likes his deportations as much as his Tangle Twisters. …... Continue reading »
21 Jan
McCarthyism Comes to Europe and the Levant By Franklin Lamb & Ann …
An article about Brian Lenihan seen on dandelionsalad.wordpress.com
When Irish Justice Minister Brian Lenihan denied Mousawi entry to Ireland, it followed Lenihan’s meeting with a delegation from Ireland’s zionist lobby. In addition, the Bush administration had pressured Ireland into rejecting his visa …... Continue reading »
18 Jan
Costa del Maurice
An article about Brian Lenihan seen on thedubliner.typepad.com/the_dubliner_magazine
Regulars at the club included mohair-cubs like Brian Lenihan and Charlie Haughey, as well as bona fide celebrities like Richard Harris and Peter O’Toole. The Leeson Street club was Boland’s first taste of success – and he wanted more. …... Continue reading »