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Business And Leadership: Fine Gael calls on Cowen to clarify …

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 22:26:46 +0000

The Ryanair Hangar 6 saga continues, with Fine Gael calling on the Taoiseach Brian Cowen TD to clarify his version of events about the Hangar 6 lease agreement at Dublin Airport, which it says does not match Ryanair's own explanation.... Continue reading »

Text of Resignation Letter Tendered by Willie O'Dea | The Emergency

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:04:04 +0000

Mr Brian Cowen T.D.. Department of the Taoiseach Government Buildings Upr Merrion Street Dublin 2. A Thaoisigh ag gníomhú dóibh,. Well, dis is it Brian, we put up a good run of it, but it looks like de bastards have me, …... Continue reading »

The Irish Economy » Blog Archive » George Lee resigns from Fine …

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:49:28 +0000

Lee therefore publicly made known his unhappiness in early January. He wouldn't go along with the establishment bailout and cover up. Therefore they gagged him. Enda Kenny is just a thinner Brian Cowen. …... Continue reading »

Criticism of Drug Use in Country's Prisons

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:46:57 +0000

That's the question from Fine Gael amid new figures that show that almost 13 hundred seizures were made in jails across the country last year – with over 500 of those in Mountjoy alone. The Party Justice Spokesperson is Charlie Flanagan …... Continue reading »

Knife killer taunted victim's girlfriend in court's canteen …

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:03:27 +0000

The party's Justice spokesman Charlie Flanagan TD said it was “unacceptable” that a murderer was able to intimidate his victim's partner during a break at a trial. Deputy Flanagan said the incident was “very disturbing and unacceptable” …... Continue reading »

Durrow tumbleweed warning – Leinster Express

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 19:28:56 +0000

Sean Fleming TD said he would raise the matter in Dublin within weeks while Charlie Flanagan TD said he would also put his shoulder to the wheel. Laois County Council's Director of Services Declan Byrne said he would follow up on the …... Continue reading »

Campaigners to stage 'Big bra' protest | Ocean FM

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:54:52 +0000

In a symbolic move, protestors are being urged to tie their bras to the railings outside Brian Cowen's office. It's a last ditch attempt for Save Our Cancer Services Sligo to avert the transfer of services to University College Hospital …... Continue reading »

Bord na Móna under the Snip Nua spotlight

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:45:35 +0000

… desperately seeking a new mandate to justify the maintenance of 2366 state jobs, many of which are located in politically sensitive areas of the Midlands such as Taoiseach Brian Cowen's own constituency of Laois-Offaly. …... Continue reading »

Pepper spray is to be introduced to help Gardai battle crime …

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:45:19 +0000

Officers on the beat will be trained over the next few weeks… it's in response to the rise in attacks on Gardai in recent years. Fine Gael Justice Spokesperson Charlie Flanagan told 98News it's a good move. Gardai (Jeep) …... Continue reading »

Cowen 'hasn't given up' on finding a buyer | nabidana.com

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:56:51 +0000

Brian Cowen, Ireland's Prime Minister, has 'not given up hope' on finding a buyer for the beleaguered nation, as evidenced in photos on the website of the Roinn an Taoisigh.... Continue reading »

Bin bother | Twenty Major – Still smoking in Dublin bars

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:25:00 +0000

It's what I imagine happens when Brian Cowen lifts up his scrotum (not that I imagine that too often). And the smell, fuck me. It's rank. I'm not sure they've thought this through very well. I'm think just going to wrap everything up in …... Continue reading »

» Adrienne Finnerty Exhibition at the Huguenot Gallery …

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:10:05 +0000

It is being held in the Huguenot Gallery on Main Street, Portarlington, Co Laois. Artist Jerry Cahir and Minister John Moloney TD at the opening. Due to popular demand the exhibition has been extended till 31st July. …... Continue reading »

The Connolly Column: Cowen's blinkers firmly on

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

Brian Cowen thinks that his leadership of the sinking-ship/lame-duck Fianna Fáil is secure and that the upcoming electoral slaughter of said party will not affect the stability of his coalition government. From Ireland Online: …... Continue reading »

INLA colours fly at maximum security prison

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 23 May 2009 18:03:58 +0000

By Cormac Looney and Charlie Mallon Herald.ie Wednesday May 13 2009 There is further embarrassment for Justice Minister Dermot Ahern this evening after it emerged that a paramilitary flag is being flown at Ireland’s maximum security …... Continue reading »

| Irish Examiner

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 17 May 2009 10:09:08 +0000

Fine Gael spokeswoman for Social and Family Affairs Olwyn Enright conceded that the sick leave figures were high, but, she said, it was often directly related to the stress of the job. Ms Enright warned that the problem was only going …... Continue reading »

Ireland Property – Daft Property! Irish Property and Real Estate …

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 09:47:06 +0000

Just because Brian Cowen et al are proclaiming the end of crony capitalism doesn't mean it's dead yet… They do things differently in Sweden. Up there, they pull together in crisis. They show a united face to the outside world when the …... Continue reading »

Red tape hindering jobs – Leinster Express

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 22:10:01 +0000

Charlie Flanagan TD was critical of the measure which, he said, had caused “grave anxiety” among business people and also threatens jobs. “It is impossible to say what projects will be approved and it is likely that some would fall …... Continue reading »

Concern over haulage license claims

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:53:01 +0000

There are calls for the Minister for Transport to clarify reports that his department issued a haulage licence to a convicted drug trafficker.The Sunday Times claims that a five-year permit to operate a haulage business was issued to …... Continue reading »

THE ARTWORK OF NIALL O LOUGHLIN: Brian Cowen painting in the …

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 02:15:14 +0000

I've had 100's of emails asking if was it me who hung the portrait/caricature painting of Brian Cowen in the national gallery last weekend, I'd like to take this opportunity to categorically state “IT WASN'T ME! …... Continue reading »

The naked Brian Cowen

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 02:14:33 +0000

Earlier this month someone walked into the National Gallery in Dublin, Ireland and hung a nude painting of our illustrious leader, Brian Cowen, in the National.... Continue reading »

What Brian Cowen lacks… «

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 02:14:30 +0000

Two nights ago (23rd March) RTE News had an amusing report about a very original prank: somebody had put nude portraits of our Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, on the walls of the National Gallery of Ireland and the Royal Hibernian Academy. …... Continue reading »

Zichi Lorentz Artosphere: Brian Cowen is exposed to ridicule by …

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 02:07:05 +0000

So just who did hang the unflattering paintings of a naked Brian Cowen, the Irish Prime Minister, in the country’s most prestigious art galleries? Two unorthodox portraits — one in the National Gallery showing the Taoiseach on the …... Continue reading »

Caricatures Ireland » Brian Cowen on Flickr

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 02:07:03 +0000

Sean Jeating on Get your b*ll*ck-naked T*oiseach t-sh*rt; Jimbo Juggins on The Taoiseach has no clothes and RTE has no balls: the Brian Cowen Nude Caricature ... Continue reading »

Gombeen Nation: Study of Brian Cowen Perched on the Toilet

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 02:05:04 +0000

Study of Brian Cowen Perched on the Toilet. Or, “So it Comes Out Both Ends, Then?” This is very late, and it is a topic that has done the rounds on practically every other blog in the country a couple of times by now… so YOU SAW IT …... Continue reading »

Popcorn Politics: C – The Brian Cowen Story

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 23:45:05 +0000

Featuring caricatures of Brian Cowen, Brian Lenihan (as a vampire with dark circles under his eyes) and an hilarious Willie O’Dea – it has already received over 3000 hits and it has only been online for just a week. …... Continue reading »