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15 May
‘Is féidir liom an cheist a chur - cé mhéad abhcóidí a bhfuil na …
An article about Brian O'Shea seen on senatoralexwhite.wordpress.com
There was some debate on a number of amendments tabled by my colleague, Deputy Brian O’Shea, in the Dáil. The then Minister of State, Deputy Carey, said that during Committee Stage in this House, he would return to some of the matters …... Continue reading »
14 May
Scandal of public-sector waste
An article about Martin Cullen seen on greatdearleader.blogspot.com
I have already set out my stall on this - Martin Cullen should certainly have gotten the 'chop'. This blogger has decided to give Hanafin another chance to redeem herself and learn from her mistakes. For all Micheal Martin's failings, …... Continue reading »
09 May
Theatre Forum responds to Arts Plan
An article about Martin Cullen seen on artsmanagement.ie
As it’s just been announced Martin Cullen will be taking over from Seamus Brennan under new Taoiseach Brian Cowen, a response from the Department looks doubtful– as does the emergence of Brennan’s promised ‘Statement of Strategy’ from …... Continue reading »
03 May
“Protect Crystal jobs” call to government
An article about Brian O'Shea seen on munster-express.ie
Waterford Labour Dail Deputy Brian O'Shea has demanded of the government that it does everything possible to protect jobs at Waterford Crystal.... Continue reading »
28 Apr
The tearing of the Green
An article about Martin Cullen seen on ireland.archiseek.com
On November 1st, 2005, at the Government's fanfare launch of its 34 billion Transport 21 investment programme, then minister for transport Martin Cullen announced that St Stephen's Green would become the capital's key transport hub. …... Continue reading »
27 Apr
Port Development Plans for Waterford and Limerick Accelerate
An article about Martin Cullen seen on tarafoundation.blogspot.com
Waterford-based Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Martin Cullen, recently called for large-scale developments to proceed in Waterford City. Minister Cullen said: “We certainly need to see some major developments commence in …... Continue reading »
24 Apr
Selection Convention
An article about Brian O'Shea seen on flickr.com/photos/sryan
sryan41 posted a photo:. Selection Convention. Labour Party Ward Three Selection Convention attended by Party Leader Eamonn Gilmore Td, Brian O'Shea TD, Cllr Seamus Ryan and members of the Ward Three Branch of the Labour Party.... Continue reading »
23 Apr
Treaty won't fix taxing problem
An article about Martin Cullen seen on independent.ie/opinion/letters
Having watched Martin Cullen on 'Questions and Answers' bully anyone who did not agree with him, it made me feel like just voting no to Lisbon to show him that I won't be bullied.... Continue reading »
22 Apr
I want to tear down the walls, that hold me inside
An article about Martin Cullen seen on mooregroup.wordpress.com
In this case two politicians (and we feel fully justified in our criticism as they are from opposite sides of the political fence and yet demonstrate equally ill-informed opinions), Martin Cullen (FF) and Joan Bruton (Deputy Leader of …... Continue reading »
20 Apr
Groundhog Day is here to stay (Irish Independent Letters Page 16 …
An article about Martin Cullen seen on drtod.wordpress.com
However, commuter groups will rightly feel a certain sense of deja vu over the announcement, as Martin Cullen already launched the DTA to a fanfare of publicity in November, 2005. And herein lies the problem for the beleaguered commuter …... Continue reading »
15 Apr
Deasy slams 'farcical' drug sentencing
An article about John Deasy seen on independent.ie/national-news
The Government's 'war on drugs' is a “farcical mess” because judges are ignoring hard-hitting legislation, according to a former Fine Gael Spokesperson for Justice, John Deasy.... Continue reading »
13 Apr
City Council response to Taxi Drivers dispute
An article about John Deasy seen on munster-express.ie
Reply received by Deputy John Deasy (FG) from Fergus Galvin, Acting Director for Corporate Affairs & Transportation with Waterford City Council:... Continue reading »
Minister Cullen opens new Gaelcholáiste in Waterford
An article about Martin Cullen seen on munster-express.ie
Minister for Social and Family Affairs Minister Martin Cullen TD, opened Waterford's new Gaelcholáiste Phort Lairge located at Six Cross Roads in the city last Friday.... Continue reading »
Cullen backs Cowen for top job
An article about Martin Cullen seen on munster-express.ie
Waterford's cabinet representative Minister Martin Cullen bolted out of the traps to back Tánaiste Brian Cowen.... Continue reading »
10 Apr
Cullen first to support Cowen for Taoiseach
An article about Martin Cullen seen on munster-express.ie
Waterford's Martin Cullen yesterday became the first Minister to back Brian Cowen as his successor.... Continue reading »
05 Mar
China in Chad
An article about John Deasy seen on semper-idem.eu
While his row with John Deasy was the one which caught the headlines, the interesting comments from Willie O’Dea last week were his comments on the Chinese involvement in Chad’s civil war:. The rebellion is supported by Chad’s powerful …... Continue reading »
23 Feb
Cullen: ‘The case has been made and the momentum and impetus is …
An article about Martin Cullen seen on munster-express.ie
Waterford Minister Martin Cullen has welcomed the publication by the Minister for Education and Science, Mary Hanafin.... Continue reading »
01 Feb
Minister launches short guide to social welfare system
An article about Martin Cullen seen on munster-express.ie
Minister for Social and Family Affairs Martin Cullen TD has launched a new booklet ‘A Short Guide to the Irish Social Welfare System’ published by the Congress Centres Network. The 47-page Guide aims to bring together a wide range of …... Continue reading »
30 Jan
Nob Nation - We Love Being TDs
An article about Martin Cullen seen on rte.ie/2fm
As the Dáil resumes after a six week break, Bertie, Enda, Michael Twee and Martin Cullen sing about the charmed life of TDs.... Continue reading »
26 Jan
Third level funding:Waterford ‘severely disadvantaged’ - Brian O’Shea
An article about Brian O'Shea seen on munster-express.ie
Official figures obtained by Deputy Brian O'Shea highlight the extent to which Waterford is disadvantaged compared to other major cities regarding funding for 3rd level institutions.... Continue reading »