Irish Politics, Politicians in Ireland, TDs, Irish Government

MINUTES OF THE MARCH 2008 MONTHLY MEETING OF ATHY TOWN COUNCIL

An article about Maire Hoctor seen on councilmatters.blogspot.com

We also call on the Minister for the Elderly, Deputy Maire Hoctor to publicly support this motion.” All agreed to support this motion. · Letter from the Department of Health and Children on the cancer services in Naas General Hospital. …... Continue reading »

Some highlights of Bertie Ahern’s career

An article about Michael Lowry seen on amanoftheleft.wordpress.com

Two of these independent TDs, Beverly Flynn and Michael Lowry, had previously been forced to resign from their parties after scandals. In May 2007, stockbroker Padraic O’Connor said that Bertie Ahern was wrong to say that he had given …... Continue reading »

We’re holding politicians to account for their antics at home. Now …

An article about Michael Lowry seen on thedubliner.typepad.com/the_dubliner_magazine

The fact that the Mahon Tribunal has been able to expose the lies and hucksterism of our soon to be ex-Taoiseach, as Charlie Haughey, Ray Burke and Michael Lowry were exposed in their turn, is a testament to the relative health of Irish …... Continue reading »

A conspiracy of silence

An article about Michael Lowry seen on gavinsblog.com

I saw the evidence of many ’star’ witnesses including James Gogarty, Ray Burke, Liam Lawlor, Charlie Haughey, Denis O’Brien, Michael Lowry, and many others. You may not be aware, given the lack of media coverage, but last week was …... Continue reading »

Nursing home regulations to be in place later this year

An article about Maire Hoctor seen on hse-ireland.blogspot.com

Minister for Older People Máire Hoctor confirmed the regulations could be expected to be in place later this year. The HIQA was established by the Government after shocking cases of elder abuse were uncovered at Leas Cross nursing home …... Continue reading »

Couple plead for care for disabled daughter

An article about Maire Hoctor seen on hse-ireland.blogspot.com

Minister of State with responsibility for older people Máire Hoctor has given people until April 18 to register their submission in relation to this plan. She said when it is finalised the strategy will set out the Government’s vision …... Continue reading »

Foreign Adoption System Is Slow And Bureaucratic

An article about Maire Hoctor seen on shane-ross.ie

I am struck by the number of people who have approached me on this subject who were frustrated by a system that works badly and could be improved quickly. Here’s what I told Minister Maire Hoctor, who was representing the Government:... Continue reading »

Lowry confirms coalition negotiations with FF

Seen on BreakingNews.ie | Irish News | Breaking Irish News from Ireland

Independent TD Michael Lowry has accepted an invitation from the Taoiseach to negotiate about the formation of the next Government.... Continue reading »

Embarrassed

Seen on eastmeath.org

Embarrassed April 25th, 2007 Braking News said today Ireland is the laughing stock of Europe because voters still use pencils in elections, … Haughey or Michael Lowry. No, better to be the laughing stock and have a transparent system... Continue reading »

Accountability and advice

Seen on Public Inquiry

“I want to get out of here,” he said. “I’ve had enough of it. I’m weary, I’m tired of it. This tribunal has taken over my life,” he said. “This tribunal has been a cancer to me.” The tribunal has had “a massive impact” on him emotionally and intellectually. Michael Lowry’s plea to be rid of the Moriarty Tribunal is, I think, genuine. His claim... Continue reading »

Michael Lowry–everybody say ‘Ahh poor Mick’

Seen on 'political quote'

Pity poor Michael Lowry. The tribunal, which he and others of his ilk caused to established, is upseting Michael. He is upset with the impact it has had on his life. Michael thinks it is a “cancer” on his life. Perhaps it is. Perhaps it is like the cancer he, and Haughey and Lowery and Burke and many many others inflicted on politics and... Continue reading »

No Divine Right To Spirits.

Seen on Joe Leogue

Isn’t it funny how the youth of Ireland are always criticised for their attitudes on alcohol? The current fury strongly felt in rural Ireland with regards to random breath testing raises many issues. The most obvious is the lack of infrastructure afforded to the country regions, yet a more significant and pertinent concern is the attitude many... Continue reading »

Moriarity the Mystery Cat

Seen on An Spailpín Fánach

[ A woejus bastard, by all accounts]An Spailpín Fánach has been having a bad day. Perhaps this would explain my confusion at the publication today of the Moriarty Tribunal Report, or, to give it its full title – big breath – the “Report of the Tribunal of Inquiry into Payments to Politicians and Related Matters Part I.” The Part I is significant,... Continue reading »

When is a loan not a loan?

Seen on GUBU

I���m just curious. ���The difference of talking about somebody taking millions and somebody taking hundreds of thousands in exchange for contracts and other matters, and taking what is a relatively small contribution from friends who had a clear understanding they would be paid back. I do not equate those. If I was to take several hundreds of... Continue reading »