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15 Nov 2008
Theft through Theocracy « Conor Reidy
An article about Michael Woods seen on conorreidy.wordpress.com
One of the greatest scandals of recent times was the deal struck between the Department of Eduction, then led by Minister Michael Woods, and the religious organizations who controlled the institutes where the appalling abuses which …... Continue reading »
Donegal Post Archive » Kiwi to be honoured for water bravery
An article about Michael Kitt seen on donegalpost.com
The award will be presented to him by Minister of State Michael Kitt. Speaking to the Donegal Post last May, after rescuing the man, John said: “I’m a strong swimmer, having learnt from a young age in New Zealand, so I had no hesitation …... Continue reading »
Greens turn yellow on cancer vaccine « Kick the Cat
An article about Jim McDaid seen on knucklehead.wordpress.com
As Jim McDaid put it in the Dail last night: “We will pass a death sentence on a certain percentage of the 12-year-old girls whose parents cannot afford the cost of it “. Nevertheless, the Green Party, (including Trevor “I won’t lead …... Continue reading »
Cervical cancer vote in Dail « Ciaran’s Peculier [sic] Blog
An article about Jim McDaid seen on ciaranparker.com
Thank heavens Dr Jim McDaid is that rare combination; a Fianna Fail member of parliament, a doctor, and a man with a conscience. The withdrawal of the cervical cancer drug will lead to deaths, no matter how much spin Mary Harny and her …... Continue reading »
Sligo Post Archive » Almost €11 million for Sligo rural development
An article about Eamon Scanlon seen on sligopost.com
The funding was also welcomed by TD Eamon Scanlon (FF), who said: “This considerable increase in funding for the Rural Development Programme is further proof of the Government’s commitment to the development of rural Ireland. …... Continue reading »
Kilkenny farmers come out in force for budget cuts meeting …
An article about John McGuinness seen on kilkennypeople.ie/NewsFront.aspx
In response, Minister John McGuinness said that these were hard times indeed and that the country as a whole was under severe pressure and we all have to bear the burden of this. He did say he was willing to work with IFA on all the …... Continue reading »
O'Rourke lashes out as students leave wreath at her door
An article about Mary O'Rourke seen on tribune.ie/section/news
Defending his actions, he said, “I left it there myself at Mary O'Rourke's constituency office. We left a laminated note on it saying, 'Sincere and deepest sympathy on the death of free fees from your AIT constituency members. …... Continue reading »
I'm glad you didn't ask me that, Pat
An article about Noel Treacy seen on tribune.ie/section/news
They come at the end of a week in which Fianna Fáil backbencher Noel Treacy claimed that RTÉ?was a “left-wing organisation” which did not promote government policy. James Macken, a researcher with The Late Late Show, said they did not …... Continue reading »
The Munster Express Online » Archive » Public Information Meeting …
An article about Martin Cullen seen on munster-express.ie
Congratulations to the Little Sisters of the Poor on the turning of the sod by Minister, Martin Cullen, of their new home in Ferrybank on Friday last, 31st October. Cards for Sale. There will be cards for sale after each Mass this …... Continue reading »
Shannon gets some good news at last - The Limerick Blogger Archive
An article about Willie O'Dea seen on limerickblogger.ie/blog
Minister for De Fence, Willie O’Dea, who couldn’t be found for love nor money when Shannon’s London-Heathrow slots were given to Belfast by his government, turned up, : “It is a great day for Shannon and it is a day in the future that …... Continue reading »
Garda commissioner to visit Limerick
An article about Dermot Ahern seen on newswire99.blogspot.com
Following an earlier meeting with the Taoiseach and the Minister for Justice Dermot Ahern this morning, Commissioner Murphy reiterated his support for the work of the Limerick Gardai and he re stated the his commitment to Limerick and …... Continue reading »
11 Nov 2008
UnaRocks: The Apprentice, Bertie and Q&A
An article about Mary O'Rourke seen on unarocks.blogspot.com
Also Mary O'Rourke is hilarious as always. Patrick Freyne's review of last Monday's programme is here. Questions and Answers was interesting, if only to yet again see how uninformed, homophobic, and offensive David Quinn's views are …... Continue reading »
The Byrne Blog: WORK ON NEW €160 MILLION DUNBOYNE COMMUTER RAILWAY …
An article about Thomas Byrne seen on thomasbyrne.blogspot.com
Thomas Byrne is Fianna Fail TD for Meath East. He is a 30 year old solicitor qualified in Ireland and America. Thomas was recently married to Ann, a Nurse working locally. Tá spéis mór ag Thomas i gcúrsaí teangan agus gaeltachta. …... Continue reading »
09 Nov 2008
I’m ready for my close-up! Sub-committee on EU Affairs webcasting …
An article about Timmy Dooley seen on golez.net
Timmy Dooley, TD (Fianna Fáil) Beverly Flynn, TD (Fianna Fáil) Michael McGrath, TD (Fianna Fáil) Billy Timmins, TD (Fine Gael). Senator Deirdre deBurca (GP) Senator Pearse Doherty (Sinn Féin) Senator Ronan Mullen, (Independent) …... Continue reading »
The Mayo News - Farmers unite against Budget cuts
An article about Dara Calleary seen on mayonews.ie
There were contributions from various politicians including John O’Mahony, Dara Calleary, Frank Feighen (Roscommon), Paul Connaughton (Galway), Padraig McLoughlin (a Sinn Féin councillor from Donegal), Patsy O’Brien, Eddie Staunton, …... Continue reading »
Minister for insulation strikes again | The Irish Sentinel
An article about Brian Lenihan seen on irishsentinel.com
abbey african aldi black bloggers blogging blogs brian cowen brian lenihan budget computer crisis crumlin death drimnagh dublin dublin podcast dundalk economy enda kenny fianna fail fine gael football galway girl government green party …... Continue reading »
Aidan Culhane: Dublin South: Comment: End of the PDs
An article about Noel Treacy seen on aidanculhane.com
The bleatings of Varadkar or Noel Treacy outstrip anything the PDs have to offer nowadays. The real reason why the PDs have gone out of business is because of a lack of depth in their organisation. The loss of ideologues like McDowell …... Continue reading »
The Spooks Are Out « Inkheart
An article about Brian Lenihan seen on sineadkeogh.wordpress.com
I’m Enda Kenny, and today I’m meeting Brian Lenihan, who works as a government minister. Brian’s having trouble with his budget and I’m going to help him by showing him where to cut back. Later in the year, I’ll go back to visit Brian, …... Continue reading »
Merrion Square Facelift - New Memorial/Rutland Fountain …
An article about Willie O'Dea seen on deburcabutler.wordpress.com
However, the complexity of the structure has led to delays in the realisation of the project and it is now set to be presented to the public by the Minister of Defence, Willie O’Dea and President Mary McAleese next Saturday, …... Continue reading »
Child mauled in savage attack | The Irish Sentinel
An article about Cyprian Brady seen on irishsentinel.com
Fianna Fail junior minister with responsibility for dogs, cats and donkeys, Cyprian Brady, said “I think what’s obvious here is that if one dog is capable of doing something like this then any dog is capable of it. …... Continue reading »
Will the real Bertie please stand up?
An article about Bertie Ahern seen on tribune.ie/section/news
FORMER taoiseach Bertie Ahern was present in the crowd that burned the British Embassy to the ground in 1972 and had friends in the IRA, a new TV documentary will claim tomorrow night. Bertie, a new four-part series on RTÉ, …... Continue reading »
Kerry Airport grant allocation in doubt « Kerry News Blog
An article about Martin Cullen seen on kerrynews.wordpress.com
Then minister for transport Martin Cullen said the investment reflected the belief that the airports had a key role in facilitating balanced regional development. In the Budget it was announced that grant aid for the six airports was to …... Continue reading »
ValueIreland.com - Irelands Only Truly Independent Consumer Watchdog
An article about Brian Lenihan seen on valueireland.com
bank bail-out package, brian lenihan, government nominee director. I posted a week or so ago looking for suggestions as to who should be appointed as the taxpayers nominees on the boards of banks following their bailout by the …... Continue reading »
Gombeen Nation: Does the RSA really want to save lives?
An article about Frank Fahey seen on gombeennation.blogspot.com
Frank Fahey's property portfolio... Continue reading »
Green Ink: Live Blogging the US Election
An article about Frank Fahey seen on greeninkpen.blogspot.com
Snoop Dogg was Pants but the Bloggers were Good... Continue reading »