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Letter to the Irish Independent

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 08:19:31 +0000

So Mr Denis Naughten of the Fine Gael party is concerned about the “bubbling undercurrent of racism” in Irish society? Sunday Independent 3 August 2008. The Immigration and Integration spokesman for Fine Gael puts this “bubbling …... Continue reading »

Sunday Times: War against the bedsit has still to be won

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:53:03 +0000

Not before time, the government has stepped in with a new set of regulations, designed to eliminate “Dickensian” conditions, as Michael Finneran, the minister of state for housing, has described them. Under the proposed new regulations, …... Continue reading »

Naughten calls for outdated driving tests to be tackled

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:10:30 +0000

A MAJOR revision of the “our outdated driving test”, which will force many competent and capable drivers off the roads in the coming weeks, has been sought by Deputy Denis Naughten.... Continue reading »

NCA and consumer legislation nothing more than a charade

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:24:14 +0000

Mary O'Rourke is right: how can hard-working women with young children shop around? In any case, we don't need costly institutions to give us advice our grandmothers used to give us for free. It seems as if taxpayers' money will …... Continue reading »

News Round-Up

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:58:00 +0000

TD Mary O'Rourke has a novel way of solving the Mugabe crisis- by putting her foot in her mouth. (Irish Examiner) Seymour Hersh reveals $400 million US funding for 'Secret War' in Iran- Will they ever learn? (New Yorker) …... Continue reading »

The Weekly Ryan Podcast : 30 June 2008,MARY O'ROURKE

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:13:28 +0000

REGARDING THE COMMENTS SHE MADE ON MARIAN FINUCANE SHOW THAT SOMEONE SHOULD TAKE HIM OUT.... Continue reading »

Mary O' Rourke sends Willie to Shoot Mugabe

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:01:22 +0000

in a sensational move last night, Mary o Rourke decided to rid the world of Robert Mugabe by ordering Wille o Dea to assassinate him. O'Dea left early this morning on the dangerous mission with the army's finest weapons and a Groucho …... Continue reading »

Scott Evil’s Mum

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:59:59 +0000

She is Irish parliament member Mary O’Rourke. (more…)... Continue reading »

Wanted: Enlightened Leadership

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:47:31 +0000

There was a collective gasp of horror when Mary O’Rourke TD said on national radio yesterday that ’somebody should shoot’ Zimbabwe’s President Mugabe. Was this gasp caused by the sound of such a well-respected and seasoned politician …... Continue reading »

Where is Fine Gael’s David Cameron?

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:10:39 +0000

Denis Naughten. (7-2) Pro: A scientist background would be an interesting choice. Perhaps would deal more in facts than in wishful thinking. Con: Immigration is not an issue I’d want responsibility for right now. …... Continue reading »

The Looks of Lisbon

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:45:57 +0000

Or take Mary O'Rourke's comment about her campaign team “working like blacks.” This is exactly the sort of thing that politicians will call a momentary lapse, and try and write off as 'certainly not good for her image'; …... Continue reading »

Naughten claims public fooled by promises

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:39:27 +0000

The commitments given by Fianna Fáil prior to the General Election in relation to the county hospital were just a bid to fool the public into supporting the party, Deputy Denis Naughten claimed this week.... Continue reading »

FUNDING FOR HOUSING GRANTS IN MEATH

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 31 May 2008 10:54:53 +0000

I welcome the €2418390 funding for Housing Adaptation Grants for older people and people with disabilities as announced by Michael Finneran TD Minister for Housing, Urban Renewal and Developing Areas. …... Continue reading »

Non-EU Spouses face big ‘obstacles’

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 24 May 2008 19:41:46 +0000

… someone from outside the EU have less rights to bring their spouse into this country than successful asylum seekers or citizens of other EU states, according to Fine Gael spokesman on immigration and integration Denis Naughten. …... Continue reading »

Latest News 20052008

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 24 May 2008 19:40:23 +0000

“The Minister for state with responsibility for Housing Michael Finneran needs to make a statement on this matter. The Government has been very quiet on this issue and the people affected need to know what's going on. …... Continue reading »

Alex on The Late Debate

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 14 May 2008 17:27:35 +0000

On the panel with me was Mary O’Rourke TD, Fionnan Sheehan of the Irish Independent and Harry McGee of the Irish Times. The topics discussed included the announcement of the new Ministers of State, Brian Cowen and the media and a good …... Continue reading »

Marty Whelan saves the day!

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:30:34 +0000

Yep Mary O’Rourke quits celebrity bainisteoir and we’re left wondering who could possibly fill those (sexy) boots. And then it all becomes clear:. Legend. Celebrity Bainisteoir: Episode 5. Mary O’Rourke pulls out. …... Continue reading »

County Hospital’s cleaning budget slashed by 49%

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:59:23 +0000

THE BUDGET for cleaning at Roscommon County Hospital has been slashed in half in a “concerted campaign” by the Health Service Executive (HSE) to downgrade the hospital and close acute services, Deputy Denis Naughten has claimed this …... Continue reading »

DAIL SKETCH/JOHN DRENNAN

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:51:33 +0000

Who would have thought the proudest moment of Deppity James Bannon's career would coincide with the embalming of the PDs' new leader?... Continue reading »

Bertie - things you didn’t know (or had forgotten) …

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 14:45:44 +0000

Bertie’s former Deputy, Mary O’Rourke says his only real friend is himself. He spreads himself thinly. Surprisingly she feels, “He’s friendly but he’s not warm. I got to know him - and still I didn’t get to know him. …... Continue reading »