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“I'm a victim”, says Willie O'Dea | The Irish Sentinel

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:08:04 +0000

Well placed sources told us that John Gormley and Eamon Ryan got down on their knees to beg for full support of the coalition and their Ministerial salaries while a number of party members, who between them found an ounce of morality, …... Continue reading »

mushtastic: Minister of the Indefencible

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:03:21 +0000

I think it was Paul Gogarty, Green Party TD who was complaining on the radio the other morning about the Greens being taken to task over the failings of Fianna Fáil. But the thing is, we already know that Fianna Fáil are going to try …... Continue reading »

Willie O'Dea Resigns as Defence Minister | Dublin's 98: Thunders …

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:00:25 +0000

Willie O'Dea says he will take the events of the past few days to the grave with him. The Lime… Web Turns Green Over Willie O'Dea Green Party TD Paul Gogarty has admitted that the Green Party is divided on whether Minister Willie. …... Continue reading »

Deirdre De Burca Newsletter 2009 European Elections. « Irish …

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 19:51:53 +0000

Also in the leaflet is a picture of her with John Gormley, Trevor Sargent and Joe Corr. Each Green Party local election candidate is also pictured. Senator Deirdre De Burca has since resigned from the Green Party and the Senate. …... Continue reading »

Green Party blasts Deirdre de Burca « Random Irish News

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 19:05:08 +0000

'It is less known that she threatened John Gormley and her party colleagues that she would set out to damage the party if she did not get that job.' Ms White also points out that de Burca has – for the past two weeks – stayed away from …... Continue reading »

kathleen barrington: Playing beggar-my-neighbour could prove a …

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:03:13 +0000

Against that background, it will be interesting to see the reaction of voters if the government agrees to implement the ideas floated by communications minister Eamon Ryan of the Green Party. He suggested that a system should be set up …... Continue reading »

ESRI rejects the SBP claim that Dublin waste report will be …

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:03:00 +0000

The report, which was published last week, criticised environment minister John Gormley's waste strategy, leading the minister to query the think-tank's standards in preparing the report. Now, in an embarrassing move for the ESRI, …... Continue reading »

Ana the Imp: Fuck You, Parliamentary Style

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:46:30 +0000

This came up after a debate in December when Paul Gogarty, a Green deputy, apologised in advance for using “unparliamentary language” just prior to shouting “fuck you” at a member on the opposite benches. Amazingly –and I do stress that …... Continue reading »

Awards Ceremony a Great Success

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:40:09 +0000

We were delighted to have Trevor Sargent TD to present the awards and also guests from County Limerick VEC. Also thanks to Hazelwood College for the use of their facilities. Some of the students who received awards with Trevor Sargent …... Continue reading »

PRUNING BLACKCURRANT BUSHES WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM AN ORGANIC …

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:40:05 +0000

Posted by Trevor Sargent in General. Leave a Comment. This mild and still weather after the 'shock and awe' of the BIG FREEZE really makes me appreciate the occasional foray into the garden. I was recently at an organic gardening talk …... Continue reading »

Sargent to give €4m in grants – News, frontpage – Fingal …

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:39:51 +0000

THE Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Food contributed a total of €8 million to 220 horticulture producers in 2008 and 2009, supporting investment of some €20 million, Minister of State Trevor Sargent told the Dáil.... Continue reading »

Minister Ryan brings in new law to regulate Play TV « Tipp Tatler Blog

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:35:05 +0000

Communications Minister Eamon Ryan today presented to the Oireachtas a new law to halt malpractice by broadcasters in premium rate competitions. At the report stage of the Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services and Electronic …... Continue reading »

Gormley to examine Poolbeg contract

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:34:09 +0000

Minster for the Environment John Gormley said he plans to appoint an authorised officer to examine the detail of the contract for the controversial Poolbeg incinerator in Dublin. Mr Gormley said he wanted to be clear on the contingent …... Continue reading »

Aehso's Output » The “Technology Actions to Support the Smart …

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:10:48 +0000

Eamon Ryan and whoever wrote this report should read about it – it basically says “don't try build smart networks because they are too inflexible for long terms use by different generations of network clients”. …... Continue reading »

Social Media's Potential in Electioneering « Over there…

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:56:52 +0000

Politicians who use social media include Ciaran Cuffe TD and Senator Dan Boyle. To date very few politicians have recognised the potential of social media as a means of reaching their constituents and in turn allowing themselves to be …... Continue reading »

Bord Snip Report Ignores Rural Ireland : Malcolmnoonan

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:50:34 +0000

This is why I have asked the Minister for Environment, Heritage and Local Government, John Gormley to address a joint session of both councils in October to address this, funding issues for local government and indeed the very future …... Continue reading »

Eamon Ryan: “Green”

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:46:46 +0000

Concluding our Green Party mini-series of clips is Eamon Ryan (pictured below in pre-Faustian times). When we first broadcast this sketch the Green Party on Twitter accused us of believing Pat Rabittes “lies” about Green TDs on bikes …... Continue reading »

An Irish Town Planner's Blog: EU's highest court upholds …

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 23:01:22 +0000

A spokesman for Minister for the Environment John Gormley said he welcomed the clarification given by the court. “It is a complex judgment that relates to agencies and bodies outside the Department of the Environment,” Mr Gormley said. …... Continue reading »

PRIZE-WINNING PEAS! « Trevor's Kitchen Garden

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:58:56 +0000

Posted by Trevor Sargent in Miscellaneous, Peas. Tagged: July, Rush and Lusk Horticultural Show. Leave a Comment. 13 July 2009. The Rush and Lusk Horticultural Show took place on Saturday (the 11th). I decided to enter some of my broad …... Continue reading »

Designcomment: Closure

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:58:03 +0000

Then a minute later the architect and parliment member Ciaran Cuffe passed on his bicycle which had a very wobbly back wheel. I wouldn't approve of that myself. I could not help but be glad I had donated some knowledge out there to the …... Continue reading »

New Archaeological Guidelines « Moore Groups blog

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:24:29 +0000

New archaeological guidelines have just been launched by the Minister for the Environment, John Gormley. They relate to development by the Irish Concrete Federation as well as Eirgrid and ESB Networks. Online versions are available from …... Continue reading »

FARMERS' MARKET GOOD OUTLET FOR SURPLUS HARVEST – SECOND WEEK IN …

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:30:02 +0000

Posted by Trevor Sargent in General. Tagged: Balbriggan Fish and Farmers Market, July. Leave a Comment. Image: C.Finn. When the only chance to cook is a Saturday or Sunday, the harvest from even a small garden can be more than enough at …... Continue reading »

The Irish Economy » Blog Archive » Three Cheers for NAMA?

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:11:55 +0000

As an example of this, on RTE's The Week in Politics, Minister Eamon Ryan said the following (about 15.40 in): The difficult and unpopular decisions that were excoriated by the Labour Party endlessly—you're bailing out the banks, …... Continue reading »

Fiannia Fail welcomes its latest new members « Machholz's Blog

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:46:31 +0000

Eamon Ryan said any new scheme should remain free at the point of entry, and should not discourage students from attending college. So now we are splitting hairs it's free at the point of entry this is all hog wash …... Continue reading »

TaraWatch » Irish Times: Minister accused of delaying UNESCO bid

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:55:08 +0000

Campaign group TaraWatch has accused Minister for the Environment John Gormley of delaying the nomination of the Hill of Tara as a Unesco World Heritage site in order to facilitate the construction of the M3 motorway, writes Olivia …... Continue reading »