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Politics in Ireland — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:46:30 +0000

Ms Hanafin, responding to a Dail question from Labour TD Emmet Stagg, said her department was increasing its staffing to cope with the significant extra demand on social welfare offices. “Following on from the most recent reviews …... Continue reading »

A shared vision for Sallins

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:58:17 +0000

I fought the case when not one public representative was interested, with the honourable exception of (then councillor, now Deputy) Michael Fitzpatrick. The community council will be happy to see the long standing vision of a linear …... Continue reading »

Missed anniversary. Missed opportunity.

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:33:47 +0000

Sadly the blog died young and Áine Brady missed a golden opportunity. She should take Suzy Byrne’s advice and instead of talking about the knowledge economy use the tools it is based on. They are not to be feared. …... Continue reading »

No room at the GP Inn

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 12 May 2008 17:21:52 +0000

So I made some enquiries and put a question to the Minister for Health, via Deputy Áine Brady. I include responses received below. It appears the system is under review and subject to ongoing negotiations with the IMO and so forth. …... Continue reading »

Official Opening of Track

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 06 May 2008 20:03:49 +0000

Many thanks to the following who kindly gave their time to share this day with Celbridge AC, public representatives, Aine Brady TD. and Lab Councillor Kevin Byrne and Clane Red Cross. Mary Kearns, who travelled to Celbridge from her new …... Continue reading »

Communication

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:01:15 +0000

(And, for them to imagine how they ‘are working’, I bet.hehe). Well, celebrities will be celebrities, I guess. —-. Did you hear about the Irish gay* couple?Michael Fitzpatrick and Patrick Fitzmichael. —-. Till next time, Cheerio!... Continue reading »

Fianna Fáil - the grab all you can party!

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:48:02 +0000

… Darragh O’Brien TD (FF) - €28266; Seán Connick TD (FF) - €25500; Jackie Healy-Rae TD (NP) - €24900; Christy O’Sullivan TD (FF) - €22900; Micheál Martin TD (FF) - €22135; Áine Brady TD (FF) - €22000; Mattie McGrath TD (FF) - €20500 …... Continue reading »

Stagg locks horns over racing pigs

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:49:05 +0000

WHEN something is extremely unlikely to happen, people use the phrase, “and pigs will fly”. However, if Deputy Emmet Stagg had his way, they wouldn’t be encouraged to run either.... Continue reading »

Traffic flows at Sallins

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 23:59:18 +0000

I have submitted a document which is available here on the issue to Kildare County Council, and via the offices of Deputy Michael Fitzpatrick. I have included longer term proposals, such as a new canal bridge opposite the school, …... Continue reading »

Speed ramps needed

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:00:47 +0000

Deputy Aine Brady has suggested that Kildare Co Co consider the installation of speed ramps close to the entrance of Castle Dawson, on the Rathcoffey Road, Maynooth given the speed of Vehicles on this road. …... Continue reading »

Free travel a no-go, says Minister

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 18:00:18 +0000

Labour Party chief whip Emmet Stagg, however, says the Government is actually opposing a complaint made to the European committee on Social Rights, investigating whether the current denial of free travel breaches the EU’s social charter …... Continue reading »

Hurry up and take your time

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 11:48:46 +0000

I’d have to give it to Áine Brady. She’s one of them - a politician. One of those politicians who embraced the web and social media pre-election. Oh, and how she embraced it - 4 miserable posts over a period of one month. …... Continue reading »

Invite to Join The Party

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:54:06 +0000

An inscribed crystal bowl was presented to Michael Joe on behalf of the branch by Emmet Stagg TD who also presented Michael Joe with a letter of appreciation from Party Leader Pat Rabbitte. This year there will be food, music, …... Continue reading »

Its time to Party!

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 02:50:50 +0000

2007 YFG National Conference

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:27:17 +0000

Also in attendance were Brian Hayes TD, Olwyn Enright TD and I missed the opening by Bernard Durkan TD and the debated chaired by Richard Bruton TD. The N7 before Roscrea was closed and I still don’t have a GPS device. …... Continue reading »

Labour Party Conference - Update: Saturday Morning

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 08:20:28 +0000

Emmet Stagg TD spoke passionately in favour of the the Decriminalisation of Cannabis. Continually the current law on Cannabis was highlighted as keeping the money in the hands of Drug Dealers and ensuring the profitability of the …... Continue reading »

Labour will reject Nursing home plans

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 16:42:47 +0000

Labour Chief Whip Emmet Stagg TD speaking in Westport recently committed the Labour Party to reversing the proposals of the Minister for Health Mary Harney to force the sale of the homes of old people in long term care. Deputy Stagg … of service to the Labour Party by Westport Party stalwart Michael Joe Lavelle. Deputy Stagg said: “... Continue reading »

Parties grilled online over tech policies

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 10 May 2007 04:15:33 +0000

[10.05.2007 first posted on silicon republic] The Green Party has called for the permanent free broadcast of Dail proceedings once digital … spokesperson Bernard Durkan TD and Labour spokesperson Tommy Broughan TD. The politicians responded... Continue reading »

Kildare North - change of FG personnel?

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 12:25:25 +0000

The battle for Kildare North could well focus on an internal struggle within Fine Gael. Without a seat, FF must be certain to gain what is the ‘extra’ new seat here. Independent by election winner Catherine Murphy looks sure to hold on, as does long time Labour TD Emmet Stag. That leaves the last seat for FG - but who? By-election candidate... Continue reading »

Irish Diversity Highlighted at GLEN Event

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 15:37:09 +0000

I’m a bit late in posting this due to technical glitches (you may be hearing a lot about these over the next few weeks), but I was delighted a while back to attend a reception for New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn. The event was organised by the Gay and Lesbian Equality Network on March 20th. Speaker Quinn described the unsuccessful... Continue reading »