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The cost of Bertie’s new office cannot be justified

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:10:00 +0000

I've got a lot of time for Minister of State and Tipperary South TD Martin Mansergh.... Continue reading »

Are they thinking what he is thinking?

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:54:36 +0000

It was then that Fine Gael MP, Tom Hayes, asked why it was necessary to amend the constitution in order to ratify the treaty – whence the only explanation that he got from government spokesmen was that the Attorney General said so. …... Continue reading »

Mansergh defends 2003 Decentralisation "Plan"

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:34:47 +0000

Monday’s Irish Times “Head to Head” debate on the 2003 Decentralisation Plan , between Minister for State Martin Mansergh and AHCPS Dep.Gen.Sec. John Kelleher, provides some interesting insights into Government thinking in this area and …... Continue reading »

Talking Treaty in Clonmel

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 21:46:50 +0000

Minister of State Martin Mansergh has rejected claims by those opposing the Treaty of Lisbon that a better deal could still be negotiated. “There is, in my opinion, no possibility of unilaterally or multilaterally reopening the …... Continue reading »

Broadband needed now, and Minister sets up talking shop costing …

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 18 May 2008 17:34:11 +0000

In a speech to the Dáil this week, Deputy Tom Hayes pushed how broadband improvements are essential for Ireland’s economic future and are being neglected. After hearing that ECTA yesterday put Ireland 12th out of 15 European countries …... Continue reading »

Dispelling the Myths regarding the Lisbon Treaty

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 18 May 2008 00:10:07 +0000

1. The Treaty will Raise Taxes Contrary to what some would have us believe, the Reform Treaty does not provide a mechanism that will force Ireland to abandon its unique tax regime. This Treaty does not bring tax policy within the …... Continue reading »

Martin Mansergh must make sure not to laugh

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 13 May 2008 22:47:01 +0000

Martin Mansergh should be OK in his new appointment as Minister of State AS LONG AS HE DOES NOT LAUGH PUBLICLY. ‘Cos when the guy laughs he sounds like Dr. Evil. I’m not joking.... Continue reading »

The de Valera Code

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:03:52 +0000

There will be no rush to join at first but Fianna Fáil can comfortably support the north-side Dubliner and daily Mass-going Bertie Ahern and the patrician Church of Ireland Martin Mansergh in its ranks. The Soldiers of Destiny will …... Continue reading »

The myth of Articles 2 and 3

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:52:46 +0000

One aspect of the programme which I found very interesting though was hearing from Fianna Fáil TD Martin Mansergh, who was the party's Special Advisor on NI, revealing how he was the one who had the responsibility for redrafting the …... Continue reading »

Bye Bye Bertie

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:12:18 +0000

On RTE, Martin Mansergh has just accused Fine Gael's typically pathetic attack dogs of lacking “magnanimity”, while Bertie is getting about four parts praise to one part criticism in the studio. But the circumstances of this morning's …... Continue reading »

Official Statement from Dr. Martin Mansergh

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:43:12 +0000

Martin Mansergh, TD for Tipperary South, showing his support for the university of the South East. In his statement, Dr. Mansergh draws attention to the progressive attitude of neighbouring countries such as Britain, toward catering for …... Continue reading »

The Origins of the phrase ‘Heads Must Roll’

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 18:47:00 +0000

Deputy Martin Mansergh spoke this afternoon in the debate following the publication of three reports in the problems that have arisen in cancer services. The speech may be better etymology than prescription, but the etymology is …... Continue reading »

Oidhreacht na staire

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 14:51:31 +0000

Leabhar mór atá in The Legacy of History: Lectures and Commemorative Addresses (Mercier Press) le Martin Mansergh, Teachta Dála de chuid Fhianna Fáil agus comhairleoir rialtais ar feadh i bhfad. Tá beagnach 500 leathanach ann má …... Continue reading »

Martin Mansergh TD

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 14:50:45 +0000

Caoimhghín ó Caoláin’s “analogy” doesn’t quite match up to Martin Mansergh’s Beef Tribunal. Go to http://www.rte.ie/news/2008/0131/news1pm.html and click on. “Ahern insists no special treatment for Turner - Caitríona Perry reports on …... Continue reading »

Something what I wrote…

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 22:06:55 +0000

In attendance on the night were Deputies Tom Hayes, Mattie McGrath and Michael Lowry, Senator Phil Prendergast and a representative of Deputy Martin Mansergh, as well as the CEO of the Cystic Fibrosis Association Godfrey Fletcher. …... Continue reading »

Advertising Ulster-Scots

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 13:42:32 +0000

(The most famous example of that is Fianna Fáil’s Martin Mansergh who is CoI but no unionist.) All aspects of local culture and all languages in the North should be reflected in tourism ads. If we want to attract tourists, …... Continue reading »

The Missing Police Station and Other Apologies

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 08:20:59 +0000

Last week, they reported that Mattie McGrath TD was arrested and held in Newcastle Garda Station following a late night fracas. Now they acknowledge that he was not arrested, and was not held in Newcastle or any other Garda Station. …... Continue reading »

TD tours the scene of his arrest with minister

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 23:01:00 +0000

HE is awaiting trial on assault charges and has lodged a formal complaint against Gardai — but that didn't stop the embattled Fianna Fail TD, Mattie McGrath, from joining the Minister for Justice Mr Brian Lenihan TD on a tour of his …... Continue reading »

Red Links 8/11/07

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 23:05:30 +0000

Love the line, “In the Dail debate last week, Dr Martin Mansergh, a guy whose IQ is as distant from many of his party colleagues’ as theirs is to a carrot….” The Budweiser Clydesdales, because it’s getting colder and I’m wearing my …... Continue reading »

They don’t make them like this anymore….

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:47:06 +0000

Michael D. tells Martin Mansergh some truths about republicanism.... Continue reading »