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JCFJ keeps tabs on justice and reform

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:18:24 +0000

An Ceann Comhairle, John O’Donoghue, will launch the Jesuit Centre of Faith and Justice’s web-based Oireachtas Watch service. The launch will take place on Wednesday 9 July at 7.00pm in Buswell’s Hotel, Molesworth Street, Dublin 2. …... Continue reading »

O’Donoghue blesses new boats

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:21:04 +0000

CEANN Comhairle, John O’Donoghue, was full of praise for the Commerical Rowing Club after he helped bless a fleet of its boats at a special ceremony on Friday evening.... Continue reading »

Sheahan maintains that government is to blame

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:16:46 +0000

WHEN it comes at laying blame for the failure of the treaty to capture Kerry imaginations the only place to do so is at the feet of the government, South Kerry Fine Gael TD Tom Sheahan has insisted.... Continue reading »

Fossa’s red letter day

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 21:45:54 +0000

THE great tradition of providing top class education facilities in the Killarney parish of Fossa, from the days of the hedge schools to today’s state-of-the-art facilities, has been praised by Ceann Comhairle John O’Donoghue.... Continue reading »

File for DPP on TD’s races slap

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 15 May 2008 22:51:00 +0000

GARDAÍ have prepared a file for the Director of Public Prosecutions following the arrest of a man for questioning after an alleged assault on Ceann Comhairle, John O’Donoghue, at Killarney Races on Sunday.... Continue reading »

At Last, Ceann Comhairle Punched

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 13 May 2008 10:48:29 +0000

CEANN Comhairle John O’Donoghue, home in his Kerry constituency for the weekend, got more than he bargained for when he went to the races on sunday Mr O’Donoghue was attacked by an angry punter after the first race at the opening day of …... Continue reading »

Wonderful Waterville revels in summer sun

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 09 May 2008 17:03:59 +0000

IT was a sunny day to remember in South Kerry as the Waterville Sports Centre was officially opened on Bank Holiday Sunday by Ceann Comhairle, John O’Donoghue.... Continue reading »

One killed in road traffic accident

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 03 May 2008 19:08:33 +0000

A 54 year old man killed in a road traffic accident close to the Limerick-Clare border Thursday evening has been named as named as John O'Donoghue from Knockane in Adare, Co Limerick. The accident occurred around 8.45pm on the N18 Dual …... Continue reading »

Healy-Rae got €25000 in gifts from supporters

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

KERRY TD Jackie Healy-Rae received at least €25000 in political donations, including generous contributions from wealthy business interests, in the lead-up to last year’s general election, it has emerged.... Continue reading »

Healy-Rae urged to go public with list

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:50:02 +0000

KERRY TD Jackie Healy-Rae has been urged to go public with the details of a deal he claims to have made with outgoing Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, regarding the future of Kerry General Hospital.... Continue reading »

Healy-Rae gets pledge on house

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 18:11:43 +0000

KERRY TD Jackie Healy-Rae has claimed he has been assured by the Department of the Taoiseach that work is to begin immediately on the restoration of Killarney House - the historic building which has fallen into disrepair since it was …... Continue reading »

Government Waste - TDs will be well-served by new €800000 kiosk at …

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 18:06:03 +0000

An Taoiseach was present, although Ceann Comhairle John O'Donoghue did the official opening honours. He paid tribute to Rehab for promoting employment of people with disabilities: “More and more we are learning to recognise people's …... Continue reading »

Kerry TDs earn over three times the industrial wage

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 23:58:32 +0000

Independent Jackie Healy Rae is taking home 120-thousand-euro. This includes a payment of almost 20-thousand for being Chair of an Oireachtas Committee, and 6-thousand for having over ten years service as a TD. …... Continue reading »

Ahern’s gamble

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:16:51 +0000

He was also appointed to the board of the Abbey Theatre by fellow Kerryman and Ceann Comhairle John O’Donoghue. I digress. Ahern is clearly again trying to delay the tribunal. He has done so for 3 years, and he is continuing to do so. …... Continue reading »

Looted empire set to strike back

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:39:47 +0000

As I talk to Dublin Chamber's outgoing president Ronan King about the future of the nation's capital, it strikes us that Jackie Healy-Rae has started something really big. Something that might return to haunt him. …... Continue reading »

Snail’s Pace step by step

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:49:29 +0000

I added a flat cap to one of the snail team to emphasise the bucolic atmos. In so doing, I inadvertently made the snail look like Jackie Healy-Rae. Cool! You can see more of Kevin’s excellent editorial work at McSherry.ie.... Continue reading »

Over 18 million euro announced for road building and upgrading in …

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 18:04:13 +0000

… 250000 euro for safety measures to be installed. The Lispole bridge will be strengthened and the Laune bridge will be underpinned. The announcement has been welcomed by Ceann Comhairle John O Donoghue and Deputy Jackie Healy Rae. …... Continue reading »

Speech by Ceann Comhairle John O'Donoghue TD to members of The …

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 19:04:15 +0000

I am delighted to have been invited to address the Association of European Journalists. You are a group of journalists from different newspapers and broadcasting organisations who have been brought together by both your interest and …... Continue reading »

Labours Reaffirmation

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 19:04:04 +0000

Expect Dan Boyle to come forth with some plausible, but laughable fence sitting (hey, it will make a change from laughing at Mary White’s new found ability to make even Jackie Healy Rae look like a forward looking, nationally minded …... Continue reading »

Music Board of Ireland Documentary

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:59:09 +0000

… a dismal “interview” from the then minister for Arts, Tourism and Sport John O’ Donoghue whose on-camera refusal to answer questions does nothing to dispel the notion that the government couldn’t care less about popular Irish music. …... Continue reading »