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The Secret Lisbon Poll

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:46:37 +0000

Government and main opposition TDs are keen to argue it means people DIDN’T vote out of a recoil from the insane “trust us” approach taken by Brian Cowen, Enda Kenny and Eamon Gilmore. I would argue the opposite. Not only were …... Continue reading »

More Lisbon Aftermath

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:45:20 +0000

My message to Brian Cowen, Enda Kenny, Eamon Gilmore, and John Gormley: go to the EU and tell them to come back with a Treaty that is in the format of the original Constitution (ie not a huge list of amendments, but one readable …... Continue reading »

UK ratifies Treaty; Irish say pressure will depend on how many …

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:45:18 +0000

Brian Cowen has said that he will resist pressure for a timetable to turn around the no vote. Labour Leader Eamon Gilmore said that how much pressure Ireland would come under would depend on how many other countries ratified the Treaty.... Continue reading »

Where do we go from here?

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:21:44 +0000

I was pleased that Eamon Gilmore of the Labour Party, who backed a Yes vote for the Treaty, set out his position on this matter quite clearly. He said: “The situation will clearly have to be reviewed by EU Leaders at their summit in …... Continue reading »

Brussels must wake up and smell the (Irish) Coffee

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:20:31 +0000

Labour coalition partner Eamon Gilmore has failed to support his ‘full-steam ahead’ approach, though, interestingly offering the possibility of a split in the future. With European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso asserting that …... Continue reading »

Get the message - No means No!

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 09:50:17 +0000

That's why I was quite pleased to see Labour Party leader Eamon Gilmore assert that the result needed to be respected and there should be no repeat referendum. He commented: “What we do now is this - the people have made a decision. …... Continue reading »

No gets you….?

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:39:24 +0000

Right now, for Ireland and for Europe, in this current economic climate, it is not a time for a step into the unknown, and as party leader Eamon Gilmore said, not the time to ‘throw a wobbly’. Vote Yes.... Continue reading »

Lisbon Treaty does NOT enshrine climate policy

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 16:04:54 +0000

Labour leader Eamon Gilmore stated on 7 June that the inclusion of climate change in the Treaty by giving it a legal basis is an indication of the EU’s leadership on the issue. Problem is that much more than a legal statement of …... Continue reading »

Vote YES for progressive social change

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:21:46 +0000

… that for those of us who want to see a more progressive and socially just Ireland, working with our European neighbours to deal with the great global issues of our times, a YES vote is an important advance. Yours,. Eamon Gilmore TD …... Continue reading »

le craic’s Friday Eyedrops

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:21:34 +0000

As well as having lots of ideas for home owners to reduce their carbon footprint, all your favourite green party people will be there - John Gormley, Eamon Ryan, Deirdre de Burca and Ciaran Cuffe. There’s foodie things there as well so …... Continue reading »

Canvassing for a Yes vote in Dundrum

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 31 May 2008 10:55:13 +0000

Last evening, I joined the Labour leader Eamon Gilmore, the Taoiseach Brian Cowen and Olivia Mitchell of Fine Gael in a visit to Dundrum Town Centre to advocate a Yes vote in the upcoming referendum on the Lisbon Treaty. …... Continue reading »

‘Let’s move on from this nonsensical sideshow’

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 28 May 2008 19:37:06 +0000

And let us resist the temptation we feel, as Eamon Gilmore said yesterday, to give each other a kicking. More :: Opposition anger over Cassidy’s accusations (The Irish Times) *Subscription required More :: Remember to visit Labour’s …... Continue reading »

Pat, Ella, Brian and Mike Fitzpatrick would like to thank our …

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 28 May 2008 14:26:51 +0000

Certain Ministers, such as Mary Hanafin, may find that Minister Cowen has quite a long memory and will be in no mood to reward people who he feels have in the past hung some of Fianna Fail’s laundry out to dry in full view of the public …... Continue reading »

Questions and Answers debates Irish Agriculture

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 28 May 2008 13:51:38 +0000

Eamon Gilmore and John Gormley were largely supportive of Irish farmers. Will John Gormley push for the use of the veto if necessary? Will the Government use the veto to reign in Peter Mandelson who appears to have gone beyond his brief …... Continue reading »

Cowen Under Fire For Use of Forbidden F-Word In Dáil

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 25 May 2008 11:46:20 +0000

Earlier the Taoiseach had clashed with opposition leaders Enda Kenny and Eamon Gilmore over the on-going crisis in the health service. Mr Cowen angrily rejected their claims that the government and the HSE had “failed to act” on behalf …... Continue reading »

Did Cowen mislead the Dáil?

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 24 May 2008 00:25:20 +0000

Answering a query from Eamon Gilmore regarding the failure of retailers to pass on the exchange rate benefits of a strong euro, he assured the house that his Tanaiste was taking active steps to clarify/resolve the situation. …... Continue reading »

Labour blasts SF ‘Plan B’ assurances if public vote No

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 20 May 2008 22:49:22 +0000

By Fionnan Sheahan, Political Editor Independent.ie Tuesday May 20 2008 Labour leader Eamon Gilmore yesterday accused Sinn Fein of misleading the electorate with its suggestion of a Plan B scenario in the event of a ‘No’ vote on the …... Continue reading »

Emergency shelter project wins Young Scientist

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 18 May 2008 17:33:27 +0000

Her project “Research and Development of Emergency Sandbag Shelters” was announced the winner by Minister for Education and Science Mary Hanafin and Chris Clark, Chief Executive of BT Ireland.... Continue reading »

Kevin Myers: “It’s down to us to halt curse that is the Lisbon Treaty”

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 17 May 2008 23:05:06 +0000

And I’m not exaggerating: Mary Hanafin actually said that unless the European project was fully realised, the alternative was another Auschwitz: an echo of the same idiocy that was uttered across the chancelleries of Europe after the …... Continue reading »

Adhmhaidin: Dé hAoine 09 Bealtaine 2008

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 09 May 2008 17:02:56 +0000

An tAire Gnóthaí Sóisialacha & Teaghlaigh Máire Ní Ainifín (Mary Hanafin) ag tabhairt a dearcadh ar a cuid cúramaí nua sa Rialtas.... Continue reading »