Irish Politics, Politicians in Ireland, TDs, Irish Government

Eddie Collins, Austin Deasy -Fine Gael -Waterford 1987 General …

An article about John Deasy seen on irishelectionliterature.wordpress.com

Austin Deasy, Father of John Deasy, was first elected in 1977 and served until 2002. He served as Minister for Agriculture from 1982 to 1987. He was behind attempts to remove both Alan Dukes and later John Bruton as Leaders of Fine Gael …... Continue reading »

Munster Express Online » Archive » Deasy claims local Council …

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Speaking during last Wednesday's second-stage debate on the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009, Fine Gael Deputy John Deasy raised what he sees as serious problems with senior management's attitude to the planning system in …... Continue reading »

Waterford News & Star: Funding for Kilmac's new fire station

An article about Brendan Kenneally seen on waterford-news.ie

According to Deputy Brendan Kenneally funding has been provided for the long awaited new fire station in the Co. Waterford town. Speaking about the announcement Deputy Kenneally said, “This is a tremendous boost to fire services in …... Continue reading »

So how did you swing this one, minister?

An article about Martin Cullen seen on tribune.ie/section/news

ACCOMMODATION for minister for arts, sport and tourism Martin Cullen on a trip to the Ryder Cup in September last year cost more than $800 a night. Hotel bills released by Tourism Ireland, which organised the trip to the international …... Continue reading »

The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon: News

An article about Martin Cullen seen on artscouncil.ie

… the level of public funding allocated underscores the commitment of the Government, and in particular the Minister for Arts, Sport & Tourism, Martin Cullen TD, to the distinctive contribution of the arts to the Irish economy. …... Continue reading »

Skangerland: "Electronic voting to be scrapped"

An article about Martin Cullen seen on skangerland.blogspot.com

Might Martin Cullen admit he made a hugely expensive mistake? It's unlikely, given that the man is an utter waster and is probably too busy swanning around the world in business class to one swanky hotel after another – that's if he's …... Continue reading »

Munster Express Online » Archive » Deasy pessimistic over St …

An article about John Deasy seen on munster-express.ie

Waterford Fine Gael Deputy John Deasy told members of the County Council last week that St Brigid's Ward of St Patrick's Hospital in Waterford will be “long closed” before any replacement beds are provided by the Health Service …... Continue reading »

Council seeks postponement of ward closure : Dungarvan Observer

An article about Brendan Kenneally seen on dungarvanobserver.ie/wordpress

Deputy Brendan Kenneally (FF) said he did not agree with the decision to close the ward as it was premature and should not take place until such time as the proposed new fifty bed unit was in place. The Health Minister had agreed to …... Continue reading »

Plean Ath-bheochana na Gaeilge? Cén plean? « iGaeilge

An article about Martin Cullen seen on igaeilge.wordpress.com

Nuair a chuimhním air, ná raibh an t-adh dearg linn nár thit an doras ón heileacaptar úd ar dhuine bocht eigean amuigh ag siúl sa Pháirc Náisiúnta i gCill Airne agus an Aire Martin Cullen ag éitilt thart? An tseachtain seo chaite, …... Continue reading »

Trade News Blog – Martin Cullen, a real team player

An article about Martin Cullen seen on techcentral.ie

How HP’s GM for PSG climbed a steep learning curve.... Continue reading »

bluire | fragments » irish times hyperbole

An article about Martin Cullen seen on bluire.com

Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism Martin Cullen was fortunate to avoid serious injury this afternoon when the door of a helicopter in which he was travelling came off in mid-air over Killarney National Park. …... Continue reading »

Agus tháinig sé slán « iGaeilge

An article about Martin Cullen seen on igaeilge.wordpress.com

Bhí an Aire Ealaíon, Spórt agus Turasóireachta, Martin Cullen, ar bórd nuair a tharla an timpist. De réir tuairiscí, thit an doras den bhfeithicil agus é san aer. Gan amhras baineadh geit as gach éinne. …... Continue reading »

Harbour development

An article about Brian O'Shea seen on munster-express.ie

There is still no news on the proposed Harbour Development which would involve the construction of a new harbour wall outside the present East Pier it was reported last week when the Waterford Labour Deputy Brian O’Shea was informed by …... Continue reading »

Munster Express Online » Archive » New family court to cut …

An article about Brian O'Shea seen on munster-express.ie

In a statement released to the media, Labour TD Brian O’Shea criticised the delays faced by people trying to access the court facilities in the city, because of inadequate courtroom space and a major shortage of support staff. …... Continue reading »

Do as I Say, Not as I Do

An article about Martin Cullen seen on tinman18.wordpress.com

Martin Cullen. He was accompanied on this merry spree by Minister for Handguns, Willie “Dead Eye Dick” O’Dea, Minister for Costly Schoolbooks, Batt “Dead in the Water” O’Keeffe, and Minister for …... Continue reading »

The Munster Express Online » Archive » Public Information Meeting …

An article about Martin Cullen seen on munster-express.ie

Congratulations to the Little Sisters of the Poor on the turning of the sod by Minister, Martin Cullen, of their new home in Ferrybank on Friday last, 31st October. Cards for Sale. There will be cards for sale after each Mass this …... Continue reading »

The Munster Express Online » Archive » Call for permanent …

An article about John Deasy seen on munster-express.ie

Deputy John Deasy is calling for a permanent District Court judge to be appointed in Waterford after almost a year without one.... Continue reading »

The Munster Express Online » Archive » Cleaboy junction ‘a …

An article about Brian O'Shea seen on munster-express.ie

Meanwhile, Labour Party Deputy Brian O’Shea has been informed by Fred Barry, chief executive of the National Roads Authority, that as construction works at the junction of the N25 and the R680 (Portlaw Road) are now completed, …... Continue reading »

Kerry Airport grant allocation in doubt « Kerry News Blog

An article about Martin Cullen seen on kerrynews.wordpress.com

Then minister for transport Martin Cullen said the investment reflected the belief that the airports had a key role in facilitating balanced regional development. In the Budget it was announced that grant aid for the six airports was to …... Continue reading »

Money too tight for GPA to mention?

An article about Martin Cullen seen on munster-express.ie

Those of us who thought Martin Cullen getting the Arts, Sport & Tourism portfolio would mean a windfall for Waterford can curse the ‘credit crunch'.... Continue reading »

Cullen urges Waterford to have ‘a big dream’

An article about Martin Cullen seen on munster-express.ie

The Minister for Sport and Tourism, Martin Cullen, TD, spoke out about planning and development last week and suggested that there might be an over emphasis on conservation in this country.... Continue reading »

Weekly Caption Competition – Kenny Egan

An article about Martin Cullen seen on boylesportsblog.com

Congratulations to last week's winner , enjoy you free bet at Boylesports.com. This week's caption features two Irishmen, Oympic silver medalist Kenny Egan and Sports Minister Martin Cullen.... Continue reading »

Cullen's colour bar

An article about Martin Cullen seen on irishtimes.com

Madam, – Discussing Irish prospects of winning medals in future Olympics, Minister for Sport Martin Cullen said: “If you look at the success of the Afro-Caribbean athletes, it would be virtually impossible for a white person to win a …... Continue reading »

Minister Cullen impressed with Irish performances

An article about Martin Cullen seen on munster-express.ie

Our Minister for Sport, Martin Cullen, is here in Beijing with his family for the two sessions of boxing.... Continue reading »

Beijing theatre offers food for thought

An article about Martin Cullen seen on irishtimes.com

Martin Cullen, who's been in Beijing this week, managed to take three hours out to visit the “Egg” – the colloquial name for the national theatre in the city – and sit in on a rehearsal by pianist Lang Lang.... Continue reading »