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03 Feb 2008
Taxpayers pay price for affordable housing (market support)
An article about Dick Roche seen on thepropertypin.com
Six weeks before last May’s general election, environment minister Dick Roche announced on his website that he was offering discounted houses to eligible citizens in his Co Wicklow constituency. A total of 46 affordable homes were being …... Continue reading »
01 Feb 2008
Roche attacks opposition over passport controversy
An article about Dick Roche seen on independent.ie/breaking-news
European Affairs Minister Dick Roche has mounted an attack on the opposition this morning for raising fresh questions about the Taoiseach's credibility.... Continue reading »
31 Jan 2008
Job loss in Arklow - public representatives responses
An article about Billy Timmins seen on wicklow.com/news
I’m sure similar sentiments have been expressed by our other public representatives in the County, but the only 2 I have to hand are from Liz McManus and Billy Timmins. Both are calling on Government to find alternative employment for …... Continue reading »
30 Jan 2008
Court decision on costs in O’Cuanachain case devastating
An article about Liz McManus seen on wicklow.com/news
The decision by the High Court not to award costs to the parents of an autistic child, Cian and Yvonne Ó Cuanacháin has been called ‘devastating’ by Wicklow Deputy Liz McManus TD. She said: “This couple have bravely fought for their …... Continue reading »
13 Jan 2008
Minister Roche defends Lisbon Treaty
An article about Dick Roche seen on independent.ie/breaking-news
The Minister of State for European Affairs Dick Roche is dismissing claims by opponents of the Lisbon Treaty that it will give too much power to the EU.... Continue reading »
22 Dec 2007
Irish regions go full steam ahead with 2007-13 cohesion programmes
An article about Dick Roche seen on ec.europa.eu/employment_social/emplweb/news/index_en.cfm
Key documents for the implementation of Cohesion Policy in Ireland over the next seven years were signed by Regional Policy Commissioner Danuta Hübner and Dick Roche, Irish Minister of State for European Affairs, on 14 December. …... Continue reading »
17 Dec 2007
The Rape of Tara, Hill of Kings
An article about Dick Roche seen on godisanenglishman.blogspot.com
Immediately this site was declared a National Monument and despite the outcry generated by it, the then minister for the environment, Dick Roche, ordered its removal from the Valley in order to continue with the construction of the …... Continue reading »
12 Dec 2007
Stop Climate Chaos
An article about Liz McManus seen on lizmcmanus.blogspot.com
It rained on the Parade organised by the Stop Climate Chaos Coalition but that didn't stop us stalwarts togging out in our rain gear and fighting the high winds with our banners. It was good to see a healthy turnout of Labour Youth …... Continue reading »
03 Dec 2007
Hazel O’ Brien’s Speech to Wicklow County Council
An article about Dick Roche seen on brayfiredisaster.ie
Many times before Dick Roche TD has requested that this council look into the possibility of a sub regional station for Bray, Shankill and their surrounding areas in conjunction with Dun Laoighre-Rathdown local authority. …... Continue reading »
24 Nov 2007
€155 — the total spent by ministers on public travel
An article about Liz McManus seen on soapboxireland.blogspot.com
Last night, Labour’s Liz McManus said the €155 bill across government departments was a “dismal reflection of the state of the public transport system”. “It is also an indication that there is no desire at government level to change the …... Continue reading »
20 Nov 2007
Westport supports Shell to Sea
An article about Liz McManus seen on councillorkeithmartin.blogspot.com
Labour energy spokeswoman Liz McManus agreed that issues of exploration and royalties were important, but she warned delegates that accepting the motion, as it was drafted, would leave the State open to the risk of paying enormous …... Continue reading »
03 Sep 2007
EU threatens huge fines if Tara M3 work is not halted
An article about Dick Roche seen on Another Green World
Had this from Tara watch, I don't know the implications but I am hoping it stops the motorway through this important prehistoric monument … of a national monument along the route. Former Environment Minister Dick Roche, in one of his last acts... Continue reading »
Deadline for Labour nominations is set
An article about Liz McManus seen on RTÉ News and Current Affairs - Irish and International News
Noon on Thursday next is to be the deadline for nominations to succeed Pat Rabbitte as leader of the Labour Party.... Continue reading »
31 Aug 2007
Thursday Read 'Ems: Shorter Archbishop Brady: Ins…
An article about Liz McManus seen on Dante and the Lobster
Thursday Read 'Ems: Shorter Archbishop Brady: Instead of giving your money to psychics, you should be giving it to the church. Liz McManus should take over for Pat Rabbitte as head of the Labour Party. Not only is McManus … on her several decades in elected office. Plus, she has a blog. Ireland needs more women such as McManus... Continue reading »
NRA gets go-ahead for M3 at Lismullen
An article about Dick Roche seen on TaraWatch
RTE News: Green light for Lismullen excavation Bloomberg: Ireland Allows Highway to Be Built Near Hill of Tara Tyrone Times: Tara campaigners vow to fight on Irish Independent: Protesters take fight to the EU as Gormley feels heat Irish Independent: Tara group fury as M3 is finally given green light Irish Times:... Continue reading »
22 Aug 2007
Jobs must be protected at Wicklow book binders
An article about Liz McManus seen on The Labour Party - Welcome - Current Campaigns - Latest News - People Profiles
Labour Party TD for Wicklow Liz McManus has pledged her support to the workers occupying Reilly’s Bookbinders in Wicklow Town since Wednesday 18 July.... Continue reading »
12 Aug 2007
Stick it to the politicians
Seen on Brian Greene
John Gormley TD Minister for Environment is rethinking the sweetie deal Dick Roche TD gave the chewing gum industry. The fact remains that chewing gum causes the chewing gum problem but having seen... Continue reading »
McElwee terms of reference not good enough
Seen on The Labour Party - Welcome - Current Campaigns - Latest News - People Profiles
The Labour Party Deputy Leader, Liz McManus TD, has welcomed the publication today of the terms of reference for the inquiry established by the HSE into the controversy surrounding Niall McElwee... Continue reading »
18 Jul 2007
Goodbye Dick: a poem
Seen on 'political quote'
Dick, they said you were a hit but Galway's water was full of shit Dick, they said you'd keep the merc but the people thought you were a jerk Dick, … for the Environment Dick Roche TD. … they said you would fix the voters list but on election day thousands were missed and pissed Dick... Continue reading »
13 Jun 2007
A bit miffed…
Seen on The New(ish) Journalism
Ok… Bertie is a “socialist”. This would explain his eagerness to embrace the “left-wing politics” of the Green Party. (Thank you McDowell) … huggers” for you. Eh, Dick Roche? Eh? Where’s Trevor Sargent gone? Oh, he’s still here. But he said... Continue reading »
Oh look! A new coalition government!
Seen on The New(ish) Journalism
Dick Roche the visionary. Meet the “tree huggers”. Ciarán Cuffe, it’s “deal with the devil” time. Let’s get Faustian! I know it is only a draft programme for government, but still… Nervous?... Continue reading »
07 Jun 2007
Lovely Girl. TD.
Seen on Blogorrah
90087248.jpg Lucinda! Yesterday! Out to show Mildred Fox who wears the oversized sunglasses. Oh, it’s on. Fuck yeah.... Continue reading »
28 May 2007
Didn’t have a vote? Were you removed from the Register?
Seen on Cllr Keith Martin's Blog
Many people took the time and trouble to present themselves to vote on Thursday only to discover Dick Roche had removed them from the register. Make sure your voice is heard in the future. Download... Continue reading »
26 May 2007
Didn’t have a vote? Were you removed from the Register?
Seen on 'political quote'
Many people took the time and trouble to present themselves to vote on Thursday only to discover Dick Roche had removed them from the register. Make sure your voice is heard in the future. Download... Continue reading »
Liz McManus
Seen on Irish Election
Liz McManus Writes Cian of Where’s Me Country? on May 26th, 2007 Read More: ElectionResults, Irish Election, Labour Party, Irish Politics Going to be elected in next ten minutes in Wicklow... Continue reading »