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07 Jun
Why I’m voting YES.
An article about Joan Burton seen on neilward.wordpress.com
In which case, you could read what feminists such as Senator Ivana Bacik, Deputy Joan Burton or The Women’s Alliance for Europe have to say on the matter. These are the three biggest reasons that affected my decision to vote in favour …... Continue reading »
Four blokes and a website driving Republic into the No Camp?
An article about Ruairi Quinn seen on sluggerotoole.com
Naoise Nunn of Libertas (and Slugger alumnus) was on the Today Programme, and seemed to have entirely wiped the floor with Ruairi Quinn on the subject of the Lisbon Treaty referendum. The SuperCoalition (ie, the world, his wife and all …... Continue reading »
06 Jun
Vote YES for progressive social change
An article about Eamon Gilmore seen on councillorkeithmartin.blogspot.com
… that for those of us who want to see a more progressive and socially just Ireland, working with our European neighbours to deal with the great global issues of our times, a YES vote is an important advance. Yours,. Eamon Gilmore TD …... Continue reading »
Kerry Deaf Resource News
An article about Kathleen Lynch seen on irishdeaf.com
Kathleen Lynch TD and Declan Ganley from Libertas will be in attendance on the night. It will be held on Monday 9th June at 8PM in Deaf Centre, Cork. For more information, contact Carl by text 086 3805108/ Tel: 021 4505944/ Fax: 021 …... Continue reading »
01 Jun
Housing market bad on both sides of coin
An article about Joan Burton seen on irish-negative-equity.blogspot.com
“First-time buyers have been hit and hit hard by the credit crunch, and so far our Government has done nothing to help them or intervene in the market,” said Labour's finance spokeswoman Joan Burton. “Cowen himself killed the property …... Continue reading »
31 May
Government parties vote against Labour’s HSE proposals
An article about Jan O'Sullivan seen on senatoralexwhite.wordpress.com
We approached this issue genuinely and my colleague in the Lower House, Deputy Jan O’Sullivan, has brought forward these proposals in a genuine attempt to have the chaos which characterises much of the operation of the health services …... Continue reading »
Canvassing for a Yes vote in Dundrum
An article about Eamon Gilmore seen on senatoralexwhite.wordpress.com
Last evening, I joined the Labour leader Eamon Gilmore, the Taoiseach Brian Cowen and Olivia Mitchell of Fine Gael in a visit to Dundrum Town Centre to advocate a Yes vote in the upcoming referendum on the Lisbon Treaty. …... Continue reading »
28 May
local update - tyrrelstown
An article about Joan Burton seen on councillorodonovan.blogspot.com
Your local Labour Party representatives are Joan Burton TD and Cllr Michael O’Donovan. Joan can be contacted at 6184006. Michael can be contacted at 087-2207798 or e-mail on michael.odonovan@fingalcoco.ie. …... Continue reading »
‘Let’s move on from this nonsensical sideshow’
An article about Eamon Gilmore seen on senatoralexwhite.wordpress.com
And let us resist the temptation we feel, as Eamon Gilmore said yesterday, to give each other a kicking. More :: Opposition anger over Cassidy’s accusations (The Irish Times) *Subscription required More :: Remember to visit Labour’s …... Continue reading »
Amendments to Immigration Bill
An article about Pat Rabbitte seen on pavee.ie/mediamonitor
Letter from Pat Rabbitte TD. “…..there are indeed several amendments of no consequence (technical and drafting) in the name of the Justice Minister. However one can count on the fingers of one hand the number of meaningful amendments …... Continue reading »
Is the EU a Democratic Entity ?
An article about Ruairi Quinn seen on irish-lawyer.com/journal
This seems to be an accurate summary of the consensus view of the Euro-fanatics, and is one of the main reasons that I expect to be voting against the Lisbon Treaty. Although Ruairi Quinn would have us believe that this is not so, …... Continue reading »
Questions and Answers debates Irish Agriculture
An article about Eamon Gilmore seen on johnbarrysblog.blogspot.com
Eamon Gilmore and John Gormley were largely supportive of Irish farmers. Will John Gormley push for the use of the veto if necessary? Will the Government use the veto to reign in Peter Mandelson who appears to have gone beyond his brief …... Continue reading »
25 May
Cowen Under Fire For Use of Forbidden F-Word In Dáil
An article about Eamon Gilmore seen on gubuwire.com
Earlier the Taoiseach had clashed with opposition leaders Enda Kenny and Eamon Gilmore over the on-going crisis in the health service. Mr Cowen angrily rejected their claims that the government and the HSE had “failed to act” on behalf …... Continue reading »
24 May
Call for replacement of Bonmahon Health Centre
An article about Brian O'Shea seen on munster-express.ie
A renewed call for the provision of a new public health centre in Bonmahon has been voiced by Cllr. Ger Barron and Deputy Brian O'Shea.... Continue reading »
Did Cowen mislead the Dáil?
An article about Eamon Gilmore seen on mollox.blogspot.com
Answering a query from Eamon Gilmore regarding the failure of retailers to pass on the exchange rate benefits of a strong euro, he assured the house that his Tanaiste was taking active steps to clarify/resolve the situation. …... Continue reading »
20 May
Labour blasts SF ‘Plan B’ assurances if public vote No
An article about Eamon Gilmore seen on saoirse32.blogsome.com
By Fionnan Sheahan, Political Editor Independent.ie Tuesday May 20 2008 Labour leader Eamon Gilmore yesterday accused Sinn Fein of misleading the electorate with its suggestion of a Plan B scenario in the event of a ‘No’ vote on the …... Continue reading »
Detonation of nuclear weapon to carry 12 month sentence (or a fine)
An article about Ciarán Lynch seen on thepoormouth.blogspot.com
The Irish Labour Party website has a statement (dated 13 May) from Ciaran Lynch TD, the party’s spokesperson on Housing and Local Government which reads:. “The provision in the Nuclear Test Ban Bill that allows for somebody found guilty …... Continue reading »
18 May
Tommy Broughan TD asks Minister about job displacement
An article about Tommy Broughan seen on irishnationalreview.blogspot.com
Job Protection. 278. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she will investigate reports that Irish workers are being forced to take redundancy in the construction sector when …... Continue reading »
The TD and the Paedophile
An article about Kathleen Lynch seen on procrasticfantastic.com
Kathleen Lynch, TD You might remember a recent controversy in Cork (and indeed, nationwide) when an elected representative of the Labour Party found herself at the centre of a scandal because of her apparent support for a convicted …... Continue reading »
Forum on Europe
An article about Ruairi Quinn seen on nearfm.ie/podcast
The Chairman of the Alliance for Europe, Ruairi Quinn TD, and the leader of the Socialist Party, Joe Higgins, were the keynote speakers at the National Forum On Europe in Dublin Castle on Thursday 15 May where debate centred on the …... Continue reading »