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The Kingdom: Sheahan: minister must give support

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:23:25 +0000

THE Minister for Education must account for how special needs children can function in mainstream classrooms without the help of special needs assistants, South Kerry TD, Tom Sheahan, has insisted. He said the minister must provide …... Continue reading »

Frank Fahy is Lost at Sea

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:40:51 +0000

Has Tom Sheahan (FG, Kerry South) saying: It was the way it was worked. Four months before the scheme was launched the then Minister met with the two applicants and told them to apply. The closing date for the scheme was December 2001 …... Continue reading »

The Kingdom: Sheahan slams new medical card plans

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:39:25 +0000

Deputy Tom Sheahan said the proposal was the very antithesis of the government's decentralisation and national spatial strategies. “Earlier this year, I voiced fears that this would lead to a major deterioration in the level of service …... Continue reading »

The Kingdom: Healy-Rae tells Lenihan it's time to spend money

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:33:58 +0000

KERRY TD Jackie Healy-Rae has said it is time for the government to spend some money rather than seeking more ways to save it. The veteran South Kerry politician, whose unwavering loyalty to Fianna Fail has helped prop up the embattled …... Continue reading »

The Kingdom: Healy-Rae tells Lenihan it's time to spend money

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:50:42 +0000

The minister, his wife and €126k expenses

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:45:02 +0000

Ceann Comhairle John O'Donoghue has already been the subject of controversy over expenses claims in the past. Three weeks ago, the Sunday Tribune revealed that he, his wife and two civil servants managed to amass a €27000 travel bill in …... Continue reading »

An Réalt: Fine Gael locally in two counties of interest

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:55:57 +0000

FF got a lot more than FG in Kerry South in 2007 but that was moreso a John O' Donoghue vote and he may not get that again if voters know he is going to be the ceann comhairle again. SF did well in Donegal and KN which reconfirms that …... Continue reading »

Views from the Emerald Isle: Green Party wobbles over third-level Fees

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:36:32 +0000

… Uachtarán na hÉireann (President): Mary McAleese; Ceann Comhairle (Speaker of Dáil Éireann, our parliament): John O'Donoghue, TD; Taoiseach (Prime Minister): Brian Cowen, TD; Tanaiste (Deputy Prime Minister): Mary Coughlan, TD …... Continue reading »

Harry's Place » Ireland Bans New Testament and Father Ted

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:54:53 +0000

A long line of comic-grotesque figures from Oliver J Flanagan to Jackie Healy-Rae (Google them if you doubt my word). Then there was Archbishop McQuaid (back on topic, sort of) who if never drunk on power was never entirely sober. …... Continue reading »

Councils demand meeting with Harney on hospital threat – Nationalist

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:13:06 +0000

He also called on South Tipperary's Oireachtas members, particularly's the two Fianna Fail representatives Deputy McGrath and Minister Mansergh, to secure from Minister Harney the same guarantee Kerry Independent TD Jackie Healy-Rae …... Continue reading »

Unresolved Business

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 24 May 2009 09:43:57 +0000

The other day, when driving from Killarney to Dingle, I noticed that the road signs had been spray-painted again. Some helpful graffiti artist had decided once again to try to help tourists find the town without a name. …... Continue reading »

The Kingdom: Utter devastation

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 17 May 2009 11:40:26 +0000

Meanwhile, South Kerry TD, Jackie Healy-Rae, said farmers have a duty to protect their lambs who might be in danger and he suggested that any poison that might have been laid was meant for foxes which are known to be roaming the Kerry …... Continue reading »

The Irish Economy » Blog Archive » Ahearne on Nationalisation

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 09:18:01 +0000

For starters they don't want a nationalised banking system that would be isolated from the propsect of raising public funds and for whom the poster children could be Jackie Healy-Rae and Michael Lowry dictating how such a bank would …... Continue reading »

Arán agus sorcais: Athmheas na seachtaine « iGaeilge

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 17:00:12 +0000

Bhí roinnt TDanna neamhspleacha a thugann tacaíocht don Rialtas as láthair freisin – Jackie Healy Rae ó Chiarraí Theas agus Michael Lowry. Ná ceapadh siad nach dtugaimíd chun cuimhne ná raibh siad sásta seasamh leo san atá ar an imeall… …... Continue reading »

Kerry Farmer wins award

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 22:25:08 +0000

A Co Kerry farmer turned entrepreneur has scooped a major prize for his latest business idea – pasteurising and distributing milk from his 60-strong pedigree dairy herd on Valentia Island. Joe Daly was announced as winner of the Farmbiz …... Continue reading »

The Dingle News: Happy New Year from The Dingle News

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 12:13:35 +0000

Bonny Baby meets Jackie Healy-Rae TD. Bonny Baby meets Jackie Healy-Rae TD West Kerry Agricultural Show, Dingle Mart Grounds. www.workindingle.ie. www.workindingle.ie. Looking for a job in Dingle? Employers, looking for staff? …... Continue reading »

You Gotta Work!!

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 12:42:32 +0000

She's as dainty as Jonah Lomu, as stylish as Jackie Healy-Rae. It was only a matter of time before people saw her fashionista status was simply an invention of hacks, shell shocked by back to back episodes of Sex and the City on DVD. …... Continue reading »

Harney slammed as cervical cancer vaccine plan scrapped

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 20:13:02 +0000

Independent TD Jackie Healy-Rae has accused Minister for Health, Mary Harney, of being ‘the angel of death’ after she revealed plans to have all 12-year-old girls vaccinated against a virus that causes cervical cancer were to be …... Continue reading »

South Kerry TD Continues to Support Government

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 19:19:26 +0000

South Kerry TD Jackie Healy Rae says he will not withdraw his support for the Government following this week’s budget. Deputy Healy Rae said he’s very disappointed at the withdrawal of medical cards for all those over the age of 70 and …... Continue reading »

And another… « sharona’s shambles

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:03:01 +0000

On RTE News at One (Radio) both Michael Lowry and Jackie Healy Rae were interviewed, asked about the changes to the medical card and about their position at this stage. JHR said “I said I won’t agree to a means test… but my constituents …... Continue reading »

Nob Nation – Liveline Medical Cards

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:01:40 +0000

Joe talks to the Nobs most furious over the Budget repercussions while Jackie Healy-Rae doesn't know whether he's coming or going.... Continue reading »

Anger in Kerry as Castleisland bypass is deferred – The Irish …

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 09:54:10 +0000

Yesterday independent Kerry councillor Brendan Cronin said he was calling on Independent TD Jackie Healy-Rae “to stand up now and defend Castleisland and its people” by voting against the postponing of the bypass. …... Continue reading »

The Dingle News: Plans for Dingle's first distillery

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 09:54:06 +0000

Bonny Baby meets Jackie Healy-Rae TD. Bonny Baby meets Jackie Healy-Rae TD West Kerry Agricultural Show, Dingle Mart Grounds. www.workindingle.ie. www.workindingle.ie Looking for a job in Dingle? Employers, looking for staff? …... Continue reading »

Fine Gael TD defends mileage allowances

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:39:56 +0000

Kerry representatives can claim around €500 for the round trip which would cost €64 on the train. Speaking on Radio Kerry this morning (Saturday 6/9), Fine Gael TD Tom Sheahan says it is just not possible to do without the car.... Continue reading »

extreme makeovers

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:06:48 +0000

… what with the recession and all, have treated themselves to a series of refurbishments down at HQ, the most eye-catching of which was over €11000 on curtains for the office of Ceann Comhairle (Speaker of the House) John O’Donoghue. …... Continue reading »