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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 »
15 May
Don’t Be Shy (or To Live and Die in Clara)
An article about Liz McManus seen on notesonthefront.typepad.com/politicaleconomy
Party spokesperson, Liz McManus, TD, said:. 'The strategy would require the Minister to specify a comprehensive set of measures to ensure the efficient use of energy and set a target date for achieving the objective of ensuring that, …... Continue reading »
"Alarmist"
An article about Joe Costello seen on irisheagle.blogspot.com
The Labour Party's Joe Costello has criticized one of the groups campaigning against the Lisbon Treaty. Costello says the tactics used by COIR – I never heard of them – are 'alarmist'. Coir, campaigning against the treaty, …... Continue reading »
‘Is féidir liom an cheist a chur - cé mhéad abhcóidí a bhfuil na …
An article about Brian O'Shea seen on senatoralexwhite.wordpress.com
There was some debate on a number of amendments tabled by my colleague, Deputy Brian O’Shea, in the Dáil. The then Minister of State, Deputy Carey, said that during Committee Stage in this House, he would return to some of the matters …... Continue reading »
14 May
Nuclear detonation in Ireland = 12 months in jail?
An article about Ciarán Lynch seen on jazzbiscuit.com
Statement by Ciarán Lynch TD Spokesperson on Housing and Local Government:. The provision in the Nuclear Test Ban Bill that allows for somebody found guilty of detonating a nuclear bomb to be jailed for only 12 months or fined just …... Continue reading »
Don’t Be Shy (or To Live and Die in Clara)
An article about Liz McManus seen on irishleftreview.org
Party spokesperson, Liz McManus, TD, said: ‘The strategy would require the Minister to specify a comprehensive set of measures to ensure the efficient use of energy and set a target date for […]... Continue reading »
13 May
Cllr Martin to address Summer School
An article about Michael D. Higgins seen on councillorkeithmartin.blogspot.com
Cllr Keith Martin will be joining speakers such as Vincent Browne, Michael D Higgins and Siptu President Jack O'Connor as part of the line up of the three-day event, which will be held in Galway. Cllr Martin will be addressing the …... Continue reading »
A Good Reason to Vote No
An article about Ruairi Quinn seen on irish-lawyer.com/journal
On Newstalk on Saturday (10/5/08), Ruairi Quinn responded to a complaint from Ulick McEvaddy about the opacity of the Treaty. He suggested that when buying a house or an airplane (UMcE has bought quite a few Boeing 707s), …... Continue reading »
10 May
The EU Reform Treaty - Your Questions Answered
An article about Joe Costello seen on joecostellotd.blogspot.com
Why does Europe need the Treaty of Lisbon? The European Union of 27 members is operating with rules designed for an EU of 15. It needs to modernise and update its working arrangements to allow it work more efficiently and also more …... Continue reading »
09 May
Irelands Eurobore
An article about Ruairi Quinn seen on killianforde.blogspot.com
Ruairi Quinn TD will be speaking today at the National Forum on Europe. The theme will be “Why I never had a real job, but know everything, about everything, ever”. Actually the theme is about “Social Europe”. I have always found Ruairi …... Continue reading »