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14 Jul 2009

CLLR AODHÁN Ó RÍORDÁIN: ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR – RESPONSE FROM MINISTER

An article about Pat Rabbitte seen on aodhanoriordain.blogspot.com

Pat Rabbitte an increased number of burglaries in the Donnycarney area, a level of anti-social behaviour focusing on green spaces in the Grace Park Meadows and Grace Park Heights areas of Drumcondra and Collins Park and Celtic Park Ave …... Continue reading »

13 Jul 2009

Consultants hired without interviews or references

An article about Jan O'Sullivan seen on tribune.ie/section/news

“These figures are alarming, especially given the cases of the misdiagnosis of cancer which were directly attributable to locum and temporary consultants,” said Labour spokeswoman Jan O'Sullivan. “We have come across cases where doctors …... Continue reading »

Labour TD defends his 'gut feeling' in defying party on Criminal …

An article about Tommy Broughan seen on tribune.ie/section/news

LABOUR TD Tommy Broughan yesterday said he defied his party whip to abstain on legislation targeting gangland crime because his “gut feeling” is that very strong measures are required to tackle the “drug-fuelled gang warfare”. …... Continue reading »

12 Jul 2009

TEEU strike: a key battle for the Irish working class

An article about William Penrose seen on marxist.com

William Penrose, Labour Party TD, has even gone further by declaring that, “There are clearly important issues involved in this dispute for both employers and workers, but these differences will have to be resolved at some stage by …... Continue reading »

31 May 2009

TD opposes boarded-up houses' demolition | Irish Examiner

An article about Jan O'Sullivan seen on irishexaminer.com

However, Labour frontbench spokeswoman Jan O'Sullivan TD has challenged the demolition of houses which she said could be refurbished. She further claimed that the regeneration plan is no longer a Government priority with a €25 million …... Continue reading »

Susan Boyle Recruited By FG – Gaire

An article about Joan Burton seen on gaire.com

Labour deputy leader Joan Burton told The Spanner that “once again we see that the two 'main' political parties are following in our wake. We have been running novelty candidates for years, it's just that nobody's noticed. …... Continue reading »

SINN FÉIN – KEEP LEFT: why Sinn Féin supporters should vote labour …

An article about Eamon Gilmore seen on sinnfeinkeepleft.blogspot.com

Isn't Eamon Gilmore positioning himself to enter government with Fine Gael? Surely a vote for Labour is a vote for Fine Gael? Unfortunately, the answer to these questions is yes. But, in order to strengthen the hand of those people …... Continue reading »

Gilmore predicts Laois gains – Leinster Express

An article about Eamon Gilmore seen on leinsterexpress.ie/NewsFront.aspx

Gilmore predicts Laois gains – Labour party leader, Eamon Gilmore has said he is highly confident that the party would make big gains in the upcoming local elections in Laois.... Continue reading »

24 May 2009

Tributes to woman killed in accident – Limerick Leader

An article about Jan O'Sullivan seen on limerickleader.ie/NewsFront.aspx

Deputy Jan O'Sullivan, who lives in Corbally, led the tributes to Ms Storen. “There were very warm feelings towards her in the Corbally area. There was huge shock and distress about what happened. It's so tragic someone like her could …... Continue reading »

Political Broadcast TV « Unstranger's Blog

An article about Eamon Gilmore seen on unstranger.wordpress.com

… this time I want the FF party to be eliminated and routed utterly, I have no choice but to support the opposition politicians; for now. This therefore is a youtube political broadcast from the Labour party leader Eamon Gilmore. …... Continue reading »

17 May 2009

Stephen Spillane – FG 17 points ahead of FF

An article about Eamon Gilmore seen on stephenspillane.com/blog

Brian Cowen 18% (-6); Enda Kenny 33% (+3); Eamon Gilmore 51% (+7); John Gormley 25% (-4). So while Labour support is down four points, Gilmore is up. Its strange that his satisfaction is not translating through to support for the Labour …... Continue reading »

Voters urged to check the register

An article about Ciarán Lynch seen on corkpolitics.ie/wp

Ciarán Lynch. LABOUR TD Ciarán Lynch is urging voters to check the electoral register before it closes for submissions on Monday, May 18 at 5pm. Deputy Lynch said, “I fully understand this anger and frustration [while out canvassing], …... Continue reading »

26 Apr 2009

mushtastic: A TDious Meeting?

An article about Ciarán Lynch seen on mushtastic.blogspot.com

Of the five TDs in Cork South Central, Ciarán Lynch was the most supportive of full civil marriage. Simon Coveney as well seemed to be personally supportive of the idea, although like the others very cautious and skeptical of the Irish ... Continue reading »

Councillor Keith Martin's website: Help Keith's Campaign

An article about Eamon Gilmore seen on councillorkeithmartin.blogspot.com

Things can only get better is the theme of Keith's campaign as he believes it is time to get positive and highlight what can be done to make life better in Mayo. Keith's campaign goal is to bring Eamon Gilmore's New Deal to Mayo with ... Continue reading »

Pat Rabbitte Eats His Greens

An article about Pat Rabbitte seen on octane.ie/forum/showthread.php

I meant to post this earlier because I was watching Oireachtas Report with the oul lad after we had a few scoops down the local last Thursday I think it was, and both of us ended up howling. Rabbitte, one of the best speakers in the ... Continue reading »

25 Apr 2009

Eircom slates latest takeover bid | Irish Examiner

An article about Liz McManus seen on irishexaminer.com

“The latest bid for Eircom is particularly unwelcome as it is being made by the same group of people who helped drive the company into the ground in the first place,” Labour’s spokesperson on communications Liz McManus said. ... Continue reading »

Ocean FM » SIPTU nurses conference to get underway

An article about Eamon Gilmore seen on oceanfm.ie

SIPTU’s nursing and midwifery conference gets underway in Sligo’s Southern Hotel later today. Recent developments in the health service, nurses’ hours and budget changes will be among the topics discussed. Labour leader Eamon Gilmore ... Continue reading »

Erindipity: Stagg's debate about legalising cannabis is stone mad

An article about Eamon Gilmore seen on erindipityridesagain.blogspot.com

Eamon Gilmore must now clarify where his party stands on the only issue that concerns me and thousands of prospective voters today – the economy. Is Labour in favour of taxing drugs to fix it? Is that the best your party has to offer us ... Continue reading »

24 Apr 2009

Susan O'Keeffe and Eamon Gilmore on Flickr – Photo Sharing!

An article about Eamon Gilmore seen on flickr.com/photos/labourparty

Susan O'Keeffe and Eamon Gilmore.... Continue reading »

Business And Leadership: IMF: Irish bank bailouts will cost most …

An article about Joan Burton seen on businessandleadership.com

The IMF's assessment of the Irish situation was a “damning” indictment on Fianna Fáil's record in office, said Labour spokesperson for Finance Joan Burton earlier today, according to the Irish Times. The IMF also earlier this morning ... Continue reading »

The Clare Herald: Crisis at Regional Hospital, claims O'Sullivan

An article about Jan O'Sullivan seen on clareherald.com

The Limerick Post newspaper reports that City Labour Deputy Jan O'Sullivan and Party Spokesperson on Health, visited the A&E and claimed it was under severe pressure with overcrowding and long waits for assessment. ... Continue reading »

Gilmore cuts the ribbon!

An article about Ruairi Quinn seen on senatoralexwhite.wordpress.com

constituency queries every Friday afternoon between 2pm and 4pm and by appointment. Posted in Ballinteer, dublin south, dundrum, labour Tagged: alex white, byelection, canvassing, dublin south, eamon gilmore, labour party, ruairi quinn.... Continue reading »

Vote No.1 Aidan OSullivan

An article about Roisin Shortall seen on aidanosullivan.ie

The motion will be debated in Private Members Time on Wednesday and Thursday (copy of motion attached)The Labour Party Spokesperson on Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Roisin Shortall, describe […] ... Continue reading »

29 Mar 2009

Labour Party Conference, 2009 — Liveblog.ie

An article about Eamon Gilmore seen on liveblog.ie/blog

Just checking in on email right now. Eamon GIlmore out and about in Mullingar Town right now #LP09; 12:59 PM ianmcgahon – New blog post http://tinyurl.com/dacewt #LP09; 7:25 PM RebeccaMoy – Hopping mad at Jim Power’s crazy idea. ... Continue reading »

Plan to turn city hospital into unit for rehab | Irish Examiner

An article about Kathleen Lynch seen on irishexaminer.com

Last night, Cork North Central Labour TD Kathleen Lynch said: “No matter what way we reconfigure all the services, at the end of the day we are closing down one hospital and putting the patients into three already overcrowded hospitals. ... Continue reading »


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