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15 May
File for DPP on TD’s races slap
An article about John O'Donoghue seen on thekingdom.ie
GARDAÍ have prepared a file for the Director of Public Prosecutions following the arrest of a man for questioning after an alleged assault on Ceann Comhairle, John O’Donoghue, at Killarney Races on Sunday.... Continue reading »
Delight as Moloney gets junior ministry
An article about John Moloney seen on laois-nationalist.ie
FIANNA Fáil party members in Mountmellick were delighted yesterday with the news that local Fianna Fail Deputy John Moloney had been appointed as the new Minister of State with responsibility for Equality, Disability Issues and Mental …... Continue reading »
UVF prisoners may be freed as ceasefire holds
An article about Micheal Martin seen on fenian32.livejournal.com
Last night, a spokesman for Foreign Affairs Minister Micheal Martin said recognition of the UVF ceasefire represented another important step in building a better future for Northern Ireland. “It recognises that the UVF has made …... Continue reading »
Mansergh. Minister of State
An article about Conor Lenihan seen on michaelsmithie.wordpress.com
I think they’d be better off with say Conor Lenihan). Or when he takes a line on one-off housing that he must, as an Englishman, think is outrageous. He once wrote an article in the Irish Times implying that if only the IRA had looked …... Continue reading »
IRHA calls for crunch meeting with Cowen
An article about Brian Cowen seen on ism.ie/blog
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) is seeking a crunch meeting with incoming Taoiseach Brian Cowen on the back of spiraling fuel prices, which are crippling the haulage industry. As an island nation the IRHA says Ireland is the …... Continue reading »
14 May
Mary from Donegal must deliver for Inishowen
An article about Mary Coughlan seen on inishtimes.com
Mary Coughlan must deliver jobs and prosperity to Inishowen, where unemployment has increased by almost 50 per cent in the last two years, according local Sinn Fein councillor Pádraig MacLochlainn.Wishing the new Tanaiste well, Colr. …... Continue reading »
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 »
FW: Gaelscoil, Westport
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on councillorkeithmartin.blogspot.com
… will be considered on an ongoing basis in the context of my Departments Multi Annual School Building and Modernisation Programme. I hope this information is of assistance to you. Yours sincerely. Batt O' Keeffe TD …... Continue reading »
FW: Gaelscoil, Westport
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on councillorkeithmartin.blogspot.com
… will be considered on an ongoing basis in the context of my Departments Multi Annual School Building and Modernisation Programme. I hope this information is of assistance to you. Yours sincerely. Batt O' Keeffe TD …... Continue reading »
Alex on The Late Debate
An article about Mary O'Rourke seen on senatoralexwhite.wordpress.com
On the panel with me was Mary O’Rourke TD, Fionnan Sheehan of the Irish Independent and Harry McGee of the Irish Times. The topics discussed included the announcement of the new Ministers of State, Brian Cowen and the media and a good …... Continue reading »
Cumhachtú na Gaeilge
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on igaeilge.wordpress.com
Tá leid ann ón Aire nua Oideachais, Batt O’Keeffe, go bhfuil sé chun breis taighde a lorg faoi cheist an tumoideachais. Dar leis an t-alt san Irish Examiner Dé Máirt;. At policy level, the Taoiseach’s clear enthusiasm for the Irish …... Continue reading »
13 May
Martin Mansergh must make sure not to laugh
An article about Martin Mansergh seen on irelandistan.wordpress.com
Martin Mansergh should be OK in his new appointment as Minister of State AS LONG AS HE DOES NOT LAUGH PUBLICLY. ‘Cos when the guy laughs he sounds like Dr. Evil. I’m not joking.... Continue reading »
Macra Na Feirme News, May 13 2008
An article about Brendan Smith seen on croom.wordpress.com
Macra na Feirme extends congratulations to Brendan Smith the newly appointed Minister for Agriculture Fisheries and Food. Macra would also like to wish Minister Mary Coughlan the best of luck in her new post as Tanaiste and Minister for …... Continue reading »
Prime Time Investigates - will this exposé of a collapsed child …
An article about Barry Andrews seen on justlikeaman.blogspot.com
Taoiseach Brian Cowen has told the Dáil that new Minister for Children Barry Andrews will be following up with the HSE the findings of last night's RTÉ Prime Time Investigates programme on children at risk, says this story on RTÉ. …... Continue reading »
Aer Arann, CityJet and Ryanair awarded PSO routes
An article about Noel Dempsey seen on forums.ifsd.ie
Minister for Transport, Noel Dempsey TD, today announced that following an EU Public Tender process, contracts to provide scheduled air services on the six Public Service Obligation (PSO) regional air routes have been offered to three …... Continue reading »
Adhmhaidin: Dé Máirt 13 Bealtaine 2008
An article about Noel Treacy seen on rte.ie/rnag/adhmhaidin.html
Feachtas Chonradh Liospóin seolta ag an Rialtas inné i nGaillimh: Labhair Eibhlín Ní Chonghaile le Frank Fahy, Seán Ó Neachtain, Noel Treacy & le hÉamon Ó Cuív atá ar son an chonradh agus déanann sí plé ar na pointí a rinne siad le …... Continue reading »
Limerick East TD given junior ministry role
An article about Peter Power seen on newswire99.blogspot.com
Peter Power has been appointed at the Department of Foreign Affairs where he will take on the responsibility for Overseas Aid. Speaking to the Limerick Leader a short time ago, Mr. Power said, “I will continue to work tirelessly for the …... Continue reading »
Breeding And Brains Of Brian
An article about Brian Lenihan seen on shane-ross.ie
… at the Department of Finance had arrived at work early. They were sitting comfortably, waiting for the new boss to arrive. Suddenly they were afflicted by outbreaks of apoplexy. The new minister, Brian Lenihan, had gone walkabout.... Continue reading »
Migration Nation
An article about Conor Lenihan seen on library.ie/weblog
The Minister for Integration, Conor Lenihan TD, has launched Migration Nation, a statement on integration strategy and diversity management. The statement, which says that the percentage of non-Irish born people living in the country …... Continue reading »
VRT and Motor Tax, Cowen will still be singing all the way to the …
An article about Brian Cowen seen on irishconsumerist.blogspot.com
This is something I plan to follow up on. VRT brought in €1.4bn and motor tax about €1bn to the state coffers in 2007. I am sure whatever consumers do, the Brian Cowen and the Government will continue to sing all the way to the bank! …... Continue reading »