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Irish Paralympic Team for Beijing 2008 announced by PCI in Dublin …

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:46:04 +0000

Martin Cullen TD at an event in Dublin today. Forty five elite athletes across nine sports will represent Ireland at the Beijing Games which get underway on September 6th, and run for twelve days. The official team kit, sponsored by …... Continue reading »

Call for replacement of Bonmahon Health Centre

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 24 May 2008 19:39:52 +0000

A renewed call for the provision of a new public health centre in Bonmahon has been voiced by Cllr. Ger Barron and Deputy Brian O'Shea.... Continue reading »

Irish government pays tribute to Dunlop

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 18 May 2008 17:32:39 +0000

Ireland’s Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism Martin Cullen TD has paid tribute to motorcyclist Robert Dunlop, who was tragically killed in Northern Ireland on Thursday.... Continue reading »

‘Is féidir liom an cheist a chur - cé mhéad abhcóidí a bhfuil na …

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 15 May 2008 17:00:48 +0000

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 »

Scandal of public-sector waste

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 14 May 2008 17:28:41 +0000

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 »

Theatre Forum responds to Arts Plan

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 09 May 2008 22:49:29 +0000

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 »

“Protect Crystal jobs” call to government

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 03 May 2008 19:08:42 +0000

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 »

The tearing of the Green

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:30:28 +0000

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 »

Port Development Plans for Waterford and Limerick Accelerate

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:01:46 +0000

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 »

Selection Convention

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:01:20 +0000

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 »

Treaty won't fix taxing problem

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:03:57 +0000

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 »

I want to tear down the walls, that hold me inside

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:48:21 +0000

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 »

Groundhog Day is here to stay (Irish Independent Letters Page 16 …

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:48:57 +0000

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 »

Deasy slams 'farcical' drug sentencing

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:34:02 +0000

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 »

City Council response to Taxi Drivers dispute

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 11:16:11 +0000

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

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 11:16:05 +0000

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

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 11:12:23 +0000

Waterford's cabinet representative Minister Martin Cullen bolted out of the traps to back Tánaiste Brian Cowen.... Continue reading »

Cullen first to support Cowen for Taoiseach

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:32:34 +0000

Waterford's Martin Cullen yesterday became the first Minister to back Brian Cowen as his successor.... Continue reading »

China in Chad

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 18:04:09 +0000

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 »

Cullen: ‘The case has been made and the momentum and impetus is …

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 11:58:17 +0000

Waterford Minister Martin Cullen has welcomed the publication by the Minister for Education and Science, Mary Hanafin.... Continue reading »