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Permission granted for Kill Primary School

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:04:33 +0000

Enquiries I made earlier in the Summer drew a positive response from the Mininster, Batt O’Keeffe TD, when he “confirmed that the design phase of the project is progressing well and is on target” and the permission granted is another …... Continue reading »

Cullen's colour bar

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:04:22 +0000

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 »

Intoxicating Liquor Act 2008

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:04:13 +0000

Minister Dermot Ahern stated:. “The Act places restriction on the availability and visibility of alcohol and provides for more effective enforcement to deal with the consequences of alcohol abuse. The introduction of Fixed Penalty …... Continue reading »

Cowen to address UN summit next month

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:03:13 +0000

Taoiseach Brian Cowen is to address a United Nations summit for the first time as leader next month.... Continue reading »

“is a matter the Government has to consider in due course..”

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:03:10 +0000

The Irish Times report also has a fuller quote from Taoiseach Brian Cowen. The Taoiseach told reporters in Galway yesterday the question of whether a second referendum would be held “is a matter the Government has to consider in due …... Continue reading »

Funding For West Clare Group Water Scheme

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:02:36 +0000

Tony Killeen, Minister of State and Clare TD welcomed today’s announcement that CLÁR top-up funding of EUR305,970 has been approved for works to be carried out on the Leitrim/Shyan Group Water Scheme in West Clare. …... Continue reading »

Another fudge of a bill by Dermot Ahern

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:44:02 +0000

We have long been campaigning for a proper nightclub licence, and he thinks he is delivering one. He is certainly not.. what a fudge… no change to club opening times.. so how is this a nightclub licence then? …... Continue reading »

carlow bypass to be made motorway speeds

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:42:31 +0000

Noel Dempsey TD, has made the above Statutory Instrument. The purpose of the Order is to provide for the declaration of certain public roads as motorways. On a motorway, higher maximum speed limits apply than on other public roads and …... Continue reading »

Back-to-school allowance to assist parents

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:48:49 +0000

MINISTER FOR Social and Family Affairs Mary Hanafin has urged parents of school-going children to apply by text for part of a €46 million allocation to meet back-to-school costs.... Continue reading »

Church v State clash likely as second referendum is floated

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:43:12 +0000

It’s becoming clearer what the results of a shorter than expected “period of reflection” will be when Brian Cowen reports to the EU Council of Ministers in October. “No rush” and “up to a year” may boil down to just four months before …... Continue reading »

DICK

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:42:55 +0000

Dick Roche has announced his (’personal’) opinion that a second referendum on Lisbon is the only way to go. We got the answer wrong, or something. So if the fine people of Wicklow accidentally re-elect him next time around, …... Continue reading »

Roche and Brady on Lisbon

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:42:50 +0000

Le Salon Beige notes recent comments by Dick Roche, Mininster for European Affairs, who is Brussel's yes-man in the Irish cabinet. (He gave a speech to my class at college in January of this year, and was typically slavish in his …... Continue reading »

Tara campaign to give away money outside Government offices

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:42:40 +0000

The action is being taken in response to Bertie Ahern's opinion piece in yesterday's Sunday Independent, calling for Taoiseach Cowen to ignore the financial crisis and proceed with the multi-billion investment in the NDP, …... Continue reading »

“denied the right to intervene in public debates..”

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:41:51 +0000

Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, and former Prime Minister Blair, would probably agree.. Although I’d suggest that it would depend on what Cardinal Brady means by “the right to intervene”. But it’s clear his real target is secularism. …... Continue reading »

National Heritage week launched

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:41:25 +0000

Minister of State Michael Kitt has officially launched National Heritage week.... Continue reading »

Second Lisbon referendum needed - Roche

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:41:02 +0000

A SECOND referendum on the Lisbon Treaty would “ultimately” be required and ratifying key elements by legislation was not a viable option, Minister of State for European Affairs Dick Roche said at the weekend.... Continue reading »

Bertie Ahern and the Road to Croker

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:40:53 +0000

Bertie Ahern is a natural replacement to Cahill in this regard. Ahern’s support of the Dubs was portrayed in the press in terms of wonderment, like a sporting version of Tourrette’s. The place to see and be seen these days in the …... Continue reading »

Willie O'Dea & the Temple of Gloom

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:40:30 +0000

Defence Minister Willie O’Dea demonstrated his usual facility for vulgar abuse in his recent attack on Enda Kenny, following the opposition leader’s critique of Brian Cowen’s performance as Taoiseach in his first 100 days. …... Continue reading »

Fee bonanza at taxpayers' expense for Celia Larkin

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 18:41:10 +0000

The ex-girlfriend of former taoiseach Bertie Ahern has been paid almost €30000 in fees and expenses for sitting on the board of the National Consumer Agency – a position she described as “purely voluntary” when she was controversially …... Continue reading »

Enda Kenny’s cure for the summertime blues

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 18:40:18 +0000

In a previous blog I wrote about Brian Cowen’s taste in books, but what of his opposition counterpart? I met Enda Kenny at the Humbert Summer School in Ballina where, taking a breather after a lengthy speech lambasting the Taoiseach, …... Continue reading »

Bertie agus feall eile RTÉ

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:44:47 +0000

I measc na cuimhní a rith liom agus mé ag éisteacht le laithreoir Morning Ireland ar RTÉ ar maidin agus í ag tathant ar Willie O’Dea bheith ag amharc ar Bertie Ahern, iar thaoiseach, ag cur i láthair clár spóirt RTÉ, The Road To Croker, …... Continue reading »

Phil Lynott - Birthday Celebrations

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 17:44:09 +0000

When he starts talking I swear he's like a black Bertie Ahern! An insult to Lynott I guess. Anyways, if Phil were still alive today he'd be celebrating his 59th Birthday and probably still sporting an afro :)... Continue reading »

Council Commits to Repairing Roads In Kilnaboy

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 17:43:34 +0000

Tony Killeen has received assurances form Clare County Council that it intends carrying out repairs on roads adversely affected by works on the Kilnaboy Group Water Scheme. In a written response to a representation by the local TD on …... Continue reading »

What Brian Cowen was reading in the Connemara rain

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 17:35:44 +0000

Meanwhile we are told that Brian Cowen’s holiday reading in Connemara in the rain was the autobiography of John Hume, entitled The New Ireland and a collection of essays by the poet and philosopher John O’Donohue, who died last January. …... Continue reading »

Minister Cullen impressed with Irish performances

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:59:50 +0000

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