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20 Feb 2010
Tipp Institute and LIT merger proposals finalised
An article about Michael Lowry seen on tippfm.com/site
Thurles based TD Michael Lowry has confirmed that the Boards of the Tipperary Institute and Limerick Institute of Technology met last night to finalise proposals to create a new institutional partnership. The Independent Deputy says the …... Continue reading »
06 Feb 2010
Future of Templemore Garda College secure according to Deputy Lowry
An article about Michael Lowry seen on tippfm.com/site
Michael Lowry moved to quash the rumours by arranging a meeting with the Minister for Justice, where he underlined the importance of the Garda College to the people of Templemore. Minister Ahern assured the North Tipp Deputy that the …... Continue reading »
Ocean FM » Blaney branded 'disgrace' following Dáil debate
An article about Niall Blaney seen on oceanfm.ie
Donegal North East Fianna Fáil TD Niall Blaney has been branded a 'disgrace' in the wake of a Dáil debate on the Lost at Sea scheme. The findings of an investigation by the Office of the Ombudsman were the subject of heated discussion …... Continue reading »
British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly Co-Chairs wholeheartedly …
An article about Niall Blaney seen on irishdigest.com
The Co-Chairs of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly, Niall Blaney TD, and Paul Murphy MP, have wholeheartedly welcomed the deal on the devolution of policing and justice powers to the Northern Ireland Assembly by 12th April. …... Continue reading »
Tomas McGiolla
An article about Tony Gregory seen on dublin.ie/forums
Quote Originally Posted by diddler View Post. r.i.p..another man that stood up for his principals.. Another great man gone.. From the same gene pool as that other great man, Tony Gregory. …... Continue reading »
03 Nov 2009
The Kingdom: Healy-Rae tells Lenihan it's time to spend money
An article about Jackie Healy-Rae seen on thekingdom.ie
KERRY TD Jackie Healy-Rae has said it is time for the government to spend some money rather than seeking more ways to save it. The veteran South Kerry politician, whose unwavering loyalty to Fianna Fail has helped prop up the embattled …... Continue reading »
27 Jul 2009
The Kingdom: Healy-Rae tells Lenihan it's time to spend money
An article about Jackie Healy-Rae seen on thekingdom.ie
KERRY TD Jackie Healy-Rae has said it is time for the government to spend some money rather than seeking more ways to save it. The veteran South Kerry politician, whose unwavering loyalty to Fianna Fail has helped prop up the embattled …... Continue reading »
Tribunal like military dictatorship – O'Brien
An article about Michael Lowry seen on tribune.ie
It is understood the provisional findings sent to various parties in November are particularly damaging for civil servants who worked under former minister for transport, energy and communications Michael Lowry, when the second GSM …... Continue reading »
15 Jul 2009
Mock Funeral to Mark the Demise of Irish Agriculture | IrishDigest.com
An article about Niall Blaney seen on irishdigest.com
Donegal IFA Members protesting at the Reps Cuts outside Niall Blaney's Ofiice in Letterkenny on Saturday. The ICSA have plans to make their voices heard this Thursday. Photo Clive Wasson. Members of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmer's …... Continue reading »
13 Jul 2009
Harry's Place » Ireland Bans New Testament and Father Ted
An article about Jackie Healy-Rae seen on hurryupharry.org
A long line of comic-grotesque figures from Oliver J Flanagan to Jackie Healy-Rae (Google them if you doubt my word). Then there was Archbishop McQuaid (back on topic, sort of) who if never drunk on power was never entirely sober. …... Continue reading »
12 Jul 2009
Councils demand meeting with Harney on hospital threat – Nationalist
An article about Jackie Healy-Rae seen on nationalist.ie/NewsFront.aspx
He also called on South Tipperary's Oireachtas members, particularly's the two Fianna Fail representatives Deputy McGrath and Minister Mansergh, to secure from Minister Harney the same guarantee Kerry Independent TD Jackie Healy-Rae …... Continue reading »
24 May 2009
Unresolved Business
An article about Jackie Healy-Rae seen on icecreamireland.com
The other day, when driving from Killarney to Dingle, I noticed that the road signs had been spray-painted again. Some helpful graffiti artist had decided once again to try to help tourists find the town without a name. …... Continue reading »
21 May 2009
Question about Paintball Markers in the Dail – PaintBaller.ie
An article about Finian McGrath seen on paintballer.ie
Thanks to Sparks for Posting this on Boards.ie boards.ie – View Single Post – Parliamentary Questions 275. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister.... Continue reading »
17 May 2009
The Kingdom: Utter devastation
An article about Jackie Healy-Rae seen on thekingdom.ie
Meanwhile, South Kerry TD, Jackie Healy-Rae, said farmers have a duty to protect their lambs who might be in danger and he suggested that any poison that might have been laid was meant for foxes which are known to be roaming the Kerry …... Continue reading »
26 Apr 2009
The Irish Economy » Blog Archive » Ahearne on Nationalisation
An article about Jackie Healy-Rae seen on irisheconomy.ie
For starters they don't want a nationalised banking system that would be isolated from the propsect of raising public funds and for whom the poster children could be Jackie Healy-Rae and Michael Lowry dictating how such a bank would …... Continue reading »
25 Apr 2009
Arán agus sorcais: Athmheas na seachtaine « iGaeilge
An article about Jackie Healy-Rae seen on igaeilge.wordpress.com
Bhí roinnt TDanna neamhspleacha a thugann tacaíocht don Rialtas as láthair freisin – Jackie Healy Rae ó Chiarraí Theas agus Michael Lowry. Ná ceapadh siad nach dtugaimíd chun cuimhne ná raibh siad sásta seasamh leo san atá ar an imeall… …... Continue reading »
24 Apr 2009
Facing Facts « Most Sincerely Folks
An article about Michael Lowry seen on hughgreen.wordpress.com
Yes, Michael Lowry is a lowdown dirty rat, and yes the prominent members of the public who eat cocktail sausages in his company are of morally dubious character too, but one of the frustrating things about O'Toole is how he gets hung up …... Continue reading »
07 Mar 2009
Visit to the Dail
An article about Finian McGrath seen on joeysbloggers.blogspot.com
Joey’s Chefs in the Corridors (and Kitchens) of Power! At the invitation of the Minister for Children, the members of the Joey’s Cookery Club took a trip to Dáil Éireann where they presented the Minister with a Great Joey’s Cookbook and …... Continue reading »
15 Feb 2009
Eamonn Blaney: Interview on Newstalk 106
An article about Niall Blaney seen on eamonnblaney.blogspot.com
This interview by Ger Gilroy of Newstalk 106 was ostensibly about Niall Blaney TD joining Fianna Fail but contains some detailed observation of the lack of strategic vision which was obvious to all who were willing to …... Continue reading »
13 Feb 2009
Future of Nenagh Hospital Secure – Lowry Secures Multimillion Euro …
An article about Michael Lowry seen on thurles.info
Speaking in the Dáil Éireann tonight, Deputy Michael Lowry, confirmed a multi million euro investment into Nenagh hospital that will also crucially.... Continue reading »
08 Jan 2009
Ardmayle: Tony Gregory: Tieless Worker
An article about Tony Gregory seen on ardmayle.blogspot.com
So farewell then Tony Gregory champion of the working man and decent skin. He was surely the first man to grace to Dail without a tie and it became his trademark. His modest attire contrasted neatly with Haughey's Charvais shirts and …... Continue reading »
07 Jan 2009
» Tony Gregory – Working Class Hero Science, society, stuff…: A …
An article about Tony Gregory seen on jamesmcinerney.ie
The list of people coming forward to say a few words about Tony Gregory’s death include former Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, musician Christy Moore and the traders from Moore street. A peculiar combination for sure. …... Continue reading »
05 Jan 2009
Pat Corkery: Tony Gregory RIP
An article about Tony Gregory seen on patcorkery.blogspot.com
I think anyone with an interest in politics was saddened to hear of the death of Tony Gregory at the weekend. A man of strong principle and courage, Tony Gregory was first elected as an Independent TD in February 1982. …... Continue reading »
01 Jan 2009
The Dingle News: Happy New Year from The Dingle News
An article about Jackie Healy-Rae seen on dinglenews.blogspot.com
Bonny Baby meets Jackie Healy-Rae TD. Bonny Baby meets Jackie Healy-Rae TD West Kerry Agricultural Show, Dingle Mart Grounds. www.workindingle.ie. www.workindingle.ie. Looking for a job in Dingle? Employers, looking for staff? …... Continue reading »
28 Dec 2008
You Gotta Work!!
An article about Jackie Healy-Rae seen on donnchadhmorgan.blogspot.com
She's as dainty as Jonah Lomu, as stylish as Jackie Healy-Rae. It was only a matter of time before people saw her fashionista status was simply an invention of hacks, shell shocked by back to back episodes of Sex and the City on DVD. …... Continue reading »