Irish Politics, Politicians in Ireland, TDs, Irish Government

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 »

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 »

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 »

Kenneally says rural broadband a step closer

An article about Brendan Kenneally seen on munster-express.ie

Waterford Fianna Fáil TD Brendan Kenneally believes the introduction of broadband to rural areas has moved a step closer.... Continue reading »

Dickheads of the year, 2007

An article about Martin Cullen seen on twentymajor.net

Martin Cullen. As Minister for Transport he presided over the wonderous deal in which the government took control of the M50 toll bridge from National Toll Roads who have run it, and creamed the money in, since the ‘motorway’ opened. …... Continue reading »

Disqualified Drivers Avoid Longer Bans

An article about Martin Cullen seen on blog.ism.ie

In a controversial move, the then Minister for Transport, Martin Cullen, also stated that the extended disqualifications would apply retrospectively to all drivers banned at the time. Francis Leeson, who was convicted of drink driving, …... Continue reading »

Mobility brings the mountain to Mohammed

An article about Martin Cullen seen on Silicon Republic

[08.10.2007 first posted on silicon republic] Thanks to new technology, breaking free of deskbound drudgery has never been easier or more rewarding … broadband is going to bring the usability of your notebook up another notch,” says Martin Cullen (pictured), general manager of the personal systems group with HP Ireland. Now internet access... Continue reading »

Thin Ice

Seen on Our Man in Gdańsk

Monica Leech, a PR consultant to a government minister, has unexpectedly lost her libel case against the Irish Independent … for performing sexual favours for the minister (Martin Cullen). An interesting aspect of the case comes... Continue reading »

Martin Cullen sold to the PDs?

Seen on Skangerland

Rumours are circulating that Bertie Ahern has sold Martin Cullen to the PDs … is on the move to the Progressive Democrats after Bertie sold him earlier today. Martin Cullen sold … ,” our source related, “So the gaffer let them have Cullen to bulk them up a bit, although Mary Harney... Continue reading »

back to fuckin tribalism

Seen on richie2020 - MySpace Blog

what a fuckin pisser of an election result… any party with any ideals cancelled out, … been voted in (sorry waterford but who the fuck in their right minds votes in martin cullen... Continue reading »

So what if you squander €60+ million of our money?

Seen on The Monkey's Typewriter

The champagne’s being put back into cold storage. Just like all those voting machines. Martin Cullen is now back in. It’s beginning to feel like a bad zombie film…... Continue reading »

Gone with the votes

Seen on Best of Both Worlds

It’s great that poet Paul Muldoon got space in the New York Times to document the insanity of the Irish government running a motorway next to Tara — … Minister for Transport Martin Cullen, applaud his job performance.... Continue reading »

Waterford Final Tally

Seen on Irish Election

Waterford Final Tally Writes Damien Mulley of Mulley.net on May 25th, 2007 Read More: ElectionResults, Irish Election, Blogging, Irish Politics Paudie Coffey Fine Gael 9.66% Martin Cullen Fianna Fáil 21.91% David Cullinane SF 6.92% Jim Darcy... Continue reading »

Election too close to call

Seen on A view from the Left - Cllr Seamus Ryan's Blog

With about 5 hours to go to the end of voting it would seem that this election is too close to call. According to the local commentators there will be no change in Waterford with Martin Cullen, John … because as far back as last October / November Sinn Fein’s Martin McGuinness targeted the Labour seat... Continue reading »

Get The Fianna Fáil/PD Administration Out!

Seen on tomcosgrave / a weblog

Below are some questions which should be considered before you vote tomorrow … and the would-be desecrator of our ancient monuments back in office? Does Ireland wish to see Martin Cullen, the waster of millions on a flawed electronic voting system back in office? Does Ireland... Continue reading »

McDowell out of Public Life

Seen on Dec's Rambling

Michael McDowell, Tánaiste, Minister for Justice and leader of the Progressive Democrats has lost his seat in the general election … or Martin Cullen”. Even the most rabid Fine Gael supporter would always express a clear preference for McDowell. Today McDowell lost his seat and Cullen topped his poll, there is no justice... Continue reading »

Last word on the election

Seen on GUBU

Last word on the election Posted in Irish Politics at 11:30 am by Sarah It’s time to focus people. Do you REALLY want those fools Dick Roche and Martin Cullen back in office? Do you REALLY want … ? Do you really want Michael Martin back in, who sat back in DoH meetings and cheerfully ignored... Continue reading »

General Election 2007 - Waterford!

Seen on Adams Rants

Election day is fast approaching - only two days away - and for the first time in my life I’m entitled to vote and having been interested in … to maintain their seats are Martin Cullen and John Deasy. Local bookmakers aren’t even accepting bets on them to win seats! Martin Cullen was the poll topper in 2002 (taking 18% of overall first preferences... Continue reading »

Marc Coleman on Public Servants

Seen on GUBU

I like Marc Coleman’s pieces in the IT - used to know him in TCD btw. This opinion column today in the IT starts out making a point with which I totally agree - that public servants should take responsibility for mismanagement in the public service. Pat Rabbitte’s defence of public servants sparked the column and that’s fair enough... Continue reading »

We’re Backing Bertie!

Seen on Tiger's Tail

Thank God for the Irish Independent. Thank Bertie indeed … again, surely? So let’s really give it to them this time.” Here’s to Martin Cullen staying... Continue reading »