Irish Politics, Politicians in Ireland, TDs, Irish Government

Minister says rogue bankers will be jailed

An article about Dermot Ahern seen on newstalk.ie

The Justice Minister's vowing that no resource will be spared in pursuing people who've committed crimes in our banks or financial institutions. But Dermot Ahern – speaking at the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis in Dublin – says it may take time …... Continue reading »

» My, my, my…. Semper Idem: A blog on Irish politics, mainly.

An article about Dermot Ahern seen on semper-idem.eu

That’s a lot of politicians potentially looking for new employment. Do they batten down the hatches, or shaft Cowen, Coughlan and co. in the hope that someone (Dermot Ahern? Michael Martin?) has a magic solution? …... Continue reading »

Fatmammycat.com: Knife Wars and government powers.

An article about Dermot Ahern seen on fatmammycat.blogspot.com

It was with rolled eyes and a sneery tilt I see Dermot Ahern has decided to ban Samurai swords from being bought or imported into the country. Coz you know how folk are always getting attacked with swords, right? …... Continue reading »

Ten days of Gaelife: Thu 11th to Sat 20th December | gaelick

An article about Dermot Ahern seen on gaelick.com

Specifically the catty exchanges between Minister for Justice, Equality & Law Reform, Dermot Ahern, and Labour Spokesman, Pat Rabbitte, got so heated that the Dáil session had to be suspended for ten minutes to allow for the two …... Continue reading »

Adhmhaidin: Dé Céadaoin 26 Samhain 2008: FÁS 2

An article about Fergus O'Dowd seen on rte.ie/rnag/adhmhaidin.html

Fergus O'Dowd ó Fine Gael, ag caint faoi bhfógra atá déanta ag Stiúrthóir Ginearalta FÁS, Rody Molloy, go bhfuil sé ag éirí as oifig.... Continue reading »

RTÉ News: Limerick victim's mother in TV appeal

An article about Dermot Ahern seen on rte.ie/news

In response, Justice Minister Dermot Ahern promised new legislation, including the covert surveillance bill he announced earlier in the day, as well as multi-agency checkpoints including Gardai, customs, social welfare and environment …... Continue reading »

Nuacht a hAon: Dé Céadaoin 12 Samhain 2008

An article about Fergus O'Dowd seen on rte.ie/rnag/nuachtahaon.html

… Frank Prendergast & An Canónach Mícheál de Liosdúin – Scéala Luimnigh; An Teachta Dála Fergus O'Dowd ó Fhine Gael – An Cor is deireanaí in Aer Lingus; Eoin Ó Murchú – Cúrsaí na Dála; Mícheál Ó Máirtín – Cuairt Uachtarán na Seice, …... Continue reading »

Garda commissioner to visit Limerick

An article about Dermot Ahern seen on newswire99.blogspot.com

Following an earlier meeting with the Taoiseach and the Minister for Justice Dermot Ahern this morning, Commissioner Murphy reiterated his support for the work of the Limerick Gardai and he re stated the his commitment to Limerick and …... Continue reading »

EU Proposed Internet Crime Hotline

An article about Dermot Ahern seen on bhconsulting.ie/securitywatch

The Irish Justice Minister, Dermot Ahern, supports the move. While I support any moves to make the lifes of cyber criminals more difficult I do find it frustrating that our own government does not see fit to set up a CERT to provide for …... Continue reading »

Castleisland bypass becomes Budget Day casualty

An article about Dermot Ahern seen on kerrynews.wordpress.com

Cormac O’Mahony says this turnaround is bad news for the people of Kerry. Justice Minister Dermot Ahern said he would bring up the issue of the Castleisland Bypass with his colleague Noel Dempsey. Posted in castleisland, politics, …... Continue reading »

SF challenged on alleged €250m in US

An article about Dermot Ahern seen on irishtimes.com

MINISTER FOR Justice Dermot Ahern has challenged Sinn Féin to give the Government “a bit of a hand” by repatriating some of the alleged €250 million the party has “stashed away” in US banks.... Continue reading »

The Plough: The Plough Vol 05 No 12

An article about Dermot Ahern seen on theploughblog.blogspot.com

We would urge people to express their concern and contact Department of Justice, Dermot Ahern, Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform,94 St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2 Phone: + 353 1 602-8202 Email: info@justice.ie Issued by Derry …... Continue reading »

New Gatso Vans

An article about Dermot Ahern seen on boards.ie/vbulletin

The vans will be launched today by Justice Minister Dermot Ahern and Garda Commissioner Fachtna Murphy at the Garda College in Templemore. The Government wants to see the number of deaths and serious injuries cut by 5pc this year. …... Continue reading »

Ahern promises new crime bill in 12 months

An article about Dermot Ahern seen on irishtimes.com/breakingnews

Minister for Justice Dermot Ahern has said new legislation aimed at improving the criminal justice system’s treatment of victims and their families will be enacted in twelve months.... Continue reading »

Nuacht a hAon: Déardaoin 18 Meán Fómhair 2008

An article about Fergus O'Dowd seen on rte.ie/rnag/nuachtahaon.html

… Diarmuid Bradley ag caint faoi chúrsaí airgeadais & cúrsaí i Sasana; Fergus O'Dowd, Teachta Dála le Fine Gael ag caint faoin bPáirtí Daonlathach; Aodán Ó Fathaigh ag caint faoin tuarascáil ar Shláinte Intinne a foilsíodh inniu; …... Continue reading »

On-the-spot fines for public drunkenness haven't a leg to stand on

An article about Dermot Ahern seen on irishtimes.com

NEWTON'S OPTICThe vast majority of people will welcom Minister for Justice Dermot ahern's introduction of €100 on-the-spot fiens for public drunkeness.... Continue reading »

Another small step towards Mental Capacity legislation

An article about Dermot Ahern seen on cearta.ie

[The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Mr Dermot Ahern] said that he intends jointly to host a seminar on his proposals with the National Disability Authority next year and to carry out widespread consultation before the …... Continue reading »

Irish Anti Fun Law #321

An article about Dermot Ahern seen on oneftroad.wordpress.com

And that’s without me being ‘disorderly’, merely ‘drunk’. I think the best way to avoid this is to get pissed and then drive home. That way you won’t get stung by this ridiculous law. Dermot Ahern, a nation salutes your stupidity.... Continue reading »

Lies, damned lies and Fine Gael’s “opposition” politics

An article about Fergus O'Dowd seen on frankgallagher.wordpress.com

Sure wasn’t it Bruton’s Blueshirt party colleague Fergus O’Dowd TD (when he was a local authority member) who championed the idea of water charges, and bin charges, being levied on Drogheda’s hard-pressed households? …... Continue reading »

Neary case hospital in 'crisis' alert

An article about Fergus O'Dowd seen on hse-ireland.blogspot.com

Fergus O'Dowd, a Fine Gael TD in Louth, warned that the hospital was at breaking point. “They are under fierce pressure because of the population growth, the lack of investment and some services in the northeast being re-routed from …... Continue reading »

Experts: IRA is disappearing in Ireland

An article about Dermot Ahern seen on huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires

“This report demonstrates not only that PIRA has gone away, but that it won't be coming back,” said Irish Justice Minister Dermot Ahern, using the outlawed group's full formal name of Provisional IRA. And Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams, …... Continue reading »

Intoxicating Liquor Act 2008

An article about Dermot Ahern seen on bluire.com

Minister Dermot Ahern stated:. “The Act places restriction on the availability and visibility of alcohol and provides for more effective enforcement to deal with the consequences of alcohol abuse. The introduction of Fixed Penalty …... Continue reading »

Death highlights shameful findings

An article about Fergus O'Dowd seen on letterkennypost.com

Documents obtained by Fine Gael TD , Fergus O’Dowd, show that large number of complaints have been upheld against nursing homes in the country over the last three years. The Freedom of Information documents revealed another instance of …... Continue reading »

Another fudge of a bill by Dermot Ahern

An article about Dermot Ahern seen on gaire.com/e/f

We have long been campaigning for a proper nightclub licence, and he thinks he is delivering one. He is certainly not.. what a fudge… no change to club opening times.. so how is this a nightclub licence then? …... Continue reading »

Proposal to join equality bodies is 'worrisome'

An article about Dermot Ahern seen on irishtimes.com

THE IRISH Congress of Trade Unions has strongly criticised Government proposals to merge various equality bodies into a single agency and has sought an urgent meeting with the Minister for Justice, Dermot Ahern, to discuss its concerns.... Continue reading »