Irish Politics, Politicians in Ireland, TDs, Irish Government

MEMORIAL FOR JOHN O'DONOHUE

An article about Michael D. Higgins seen on dewofhermon.blogspot.com

Other speakers included the MEP Mary Banotti, broadcaster John Quinn, poet Rita Ann Higgins and TD Michael D Higgins.All who spoke recalled the humour and humanity that permeated Johns life, he was a huge assuring presence in whatever …... Continue reading »

Gaeltachtaí úra a bhunú?

An article about Eamon O Cuiv seen on darrenjprior.blogspot.com

Thosaigh mé snaithe faoi Gaeltachtaí úra a bhunú ar politics.ie anseo. Ba chóir do chách ríomhphostanna a sheoladh chuig Eamon O' Cuív agus ionadaí eile san Oireachtas má bhfuil sibh agaibh/acu san ábhar.... Continue reading »

Irish Times poll shows FF down 8% on 2007 General Election

An article about Noel Grealish seen on johnbarrysblog.blogspot.com

Noel Grealish TD is a cheer leader for FF whilst Mary Harney will retire at the next General Election. The Green Party has reneged on most of its core principles. It has become FFs mudguard. In public opinion polls the party is a …... Continue reading »

dublin metro

An article about Frank Fahey seen on drrnwbb.com/blog

said by frank fahey (member of the irish parliament and head of the transport committee) on today fm (i heard it through the rail users ireland podcast). the phrase “the big dig” scared me, the history of tunnelling in dublin scares me …... Continue reading »

Now PD Noel is singing from FF hymnsheet

An article about Noel Grealish seen on independent.ie/national-news

Question: What's the difference between the PDs Noel Grealish and a Fianna Fail TD?... Continue reading »

Ireland- A Government of contradictions.

An article about Noel Grealish seen on johnbarrysblog.blogspot.com

Noel Grealish PD TD for Galway West launched an attack on the Mahon Tribunal on Morning Ireland this morning. Loyal FF supporters were no doubt highly impressed. Noel continues to foster the illusion that the PDs exist as a meaningful …... Continue reading »

Homeward Bound?

An article about Noel Grealish seen on fintanr.org/blog

PD deputy for Galway West Noel Grealish joined Fianna Fáil’s defence of Bertie Ahern on RTÉ radio this morning, saying there was “an orchestrated campaign against the Taoiseach on various issues”. Could Grealish just get it over with …... Continue reading »

Tir na Saibhir

An article about Michael D. Higgins seen on turbulenceahead.com

There is an amusing quote from Michael D. Higgins TD in the Prospect story as he surveys Ireland's rich:. There is a gangster charm about some of the property people. But what I regret is they haven't the imagination to fund an …... Continue reading »

PDs' poll expenses top €1m for just two seats

An article about Noel Grealish seen on soapboxireland.blogspot.com

All told the party spent €500000 per TD elected as only Mary Harney and Noel Grealish won seats. Election spending figures released by the State ethics watchdog yesterday show nobody actually exceeded the spending limits in this year's …... Continue reading »

Former PD Cllr Mary Mitchell O'Connor joins the Fine Gael Party

An article about Noel Grealish seen on johnbarrysblog.blogspot.com

Mary Harney will not stand in the next General Election and Noel Grealish has already had contact with FF. The PDs are now rudderless. Thoughtful PD councillors will move swiftly to join FF or FG . This would ensure that many of them …... Continue reading »

It looks like the PD party's over as O'Malley drops out of leader race

An article about Noel Grealish seen on soapboxireland.blogspot.com

Health minister Harney became acting leader after Michael McDowell resigned, but she has made it clear that she will not continue in the role. Galway West TD Noel Grealish and Galway East senator Ciaran Cannon do not want the job. …... Continue reading »

And now for your next party trick, Mary . . .

An article about Noel Grealish seen on hse-ireland.blogspot.com

Despite PD TD Noel Grealish already being in talks to join Fianna Fail and widespread rumours about the party's future, PD figures insist they are planning for the future and continue to organise for the 2009 local elections. …... Continue reading »

CARDINAL SEAN BRADY

An article about Noel Grealish seen on jp2dundalk.blogspot.com

Foreign Affairs Minister Dermot Ahern, Progressive Democrat Noel Grealish, and Green Party Senator Deirdre de Burca also gathered at the Vatican for the consistory event. Taoiseach Bertie Ahern paid tribute to the cardinal for his …... Continue reading »

Parlon's plans for construction goose that laid the golden egg

An article about Noel Grealish seen on independent.ie/opinion/analysis

Had he survived, Parlon would have been part of a dying party whose only other non-ministerial TD, Noel Grealish, appears likely to defect to Fianna Fail. And he would have been lucky to retain his position in charge of the OPW. …... Continue reading »

The Depressive Democrats: Will The Last One To Leave Please Turn…

An article about Noel Grealish seen on thechancer.ie

Reports this morning say Galway West TD Noel Grealish has admitted holding talks with the main government party after being approached about the matter. We hear their next Ard Fheis is set to take place in The Dawson Lounge. …... Continue reading »

O Cuiv feels pay rise is 'uncomfortable'

An article about Eamon O Cuiv seen on independent.ie/national-news

Minister Eamon O Cuiv now says he's “uncomfortable” with the exorbitant pay rises he and his ministerial colleagues have accepted.... Continue reading »

Defence of rights

An article about Michael D. Higgins seen on 73man.blogspot.com

Deputy Michael D Higgins, in flying form, defending a rights based approach to civil unions and offending FF's mealy-mouthed attitudes to the family:. Feel the wrath.... Continue reading »

O'Cuiv policy on Irish has led to 'fewer speakers'

An article about Eamon O Cuiv seen on soapboxireland.blogspot.com

Gaeltacht Affairs Minister Eamon O Cuiv was accused last night of leaving a legacy of “useless harebrained policy” on the Irish language, with fewer speakers to go with it. The minister was forced to defend claims that he had stripped …... Continue reading »

O’Cuiv policy on Irish has led to ‘fewer speakers’

An article about Eamon O Cuiv seen on blackfield.com/blog

That’s the headline from a piece in todays Independent which goes on to say “Gaeltacht Affairs Minister Eamon O Cuiv was accused last night of leaving a legacy of “useless harebrained policy” on the Irish language, with fewer speakers …... Continue reading »

Ireland-Noel Grealish A Conditional PD

An article about Noel Grealish seen on johnbarrysblog.blogspot.com

The news that secret negotiations have taken place between Fianna Fáil and PD Dáil Deputy Noel Grealish with a view to him ‘jumping ship’ is hardly surprising. The PD party resembles a ship heading for the rocks. …... Continue reading »