Irish Politics, Politicians in Ireland, TDs, Irish Government

Get the message - No means No!

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

That's why I was quite pleased to see Labour Party leader Eamon Gilmore assert that the result needed to be respected and there should be no repeat referendum. He commented: “What we do now is this - the people have made a decision. …... Continue reading »

Clear No vote as EU treaty fails

An article about Pat Rabbitte seen on pimpinturtle.com

“It’sa huge decision for this country,” said Labour TD and spokesman for justice Pat Rabbitte. “One has to respect the decision of the people.” The treaty, intended to make the EU stronger and more effective, had the backing of all the …... Continue reading »

The Hijab in Irish Schools

An article about Ruairi Quinn seen on ucc.ie/law/blogs/ccjhr

Labour's Ruairí Quinn stated that “If people want to come into a western society that is Christian and secular, they need to conform to the rules and regulations of that country… Nobody is formally asking them to come here. …... Continue reading »

Unwelcome attention for D(C)ENR

An article about Joan Burton seen on lexferenda.com

A Private Members’s Bill (PMB) from Joan Burton (Labour) (here) to reverse the legislation that introduced these punitive charges will come before the Oireachtas shortly. In the meantime, Damien deserves our thanks not just for his …... Continue reading »

A Few Questions for Ruairi Quinn

An article about Ruairi Quinn seen on goreymuslimcommunity.typepad.com/my_weblog

On the 2nd of June 2008, opposition representative Ruairi Quinn made a number of remarks regarding immigrants, with particular relevance to the Muslim community in Ireland. Amongst his comments, Mr Quinn said, “Nobody is formally asking …... Continue reading »

Ireland's date with destiny arrives

An article about Joan Burton seen on unitedirelander.blogspot.com

I've heard people I have respect for, such as Labour's Joan Burton, talking about how it protects women's rights, stops the trafficking of people etc. As far as I'm concerned, these matters can be dealt with in a way that that doesn't …... Continue reading »

No gets you….?

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

Right now, for Ireland and for Europe, in this current economic climate, it is not a time for a step into the unknown, and as party leader Eamon Gilmore said, not the time to ‘throw a wobbly’. Vote Yes.... Continue reading »

Update on Barina Development submitted by Róisín Shortall TD

An article about Roisin Shortall seen on whitehallresidents.org/wordpress

I am just bringing to your attention the attached letter which I retrieved today from the Barina planning application file. It’sa letter from the NRA outlining its recommendation that planning permission be refused and detailing their …... Continue reading »

Lisbon Treaty does NOT enshrine climate policy

An article about Eamon Gilmore seen on 3eintelligence.wordpress.com

Labour leader Eamon Gilmore stated on 7 June that the inclusion of climate change in the Treaty by giving it a legal basis is an indication of the EU’s leadership on the issue. Problem is that much more than a legal statement of …... Continue reading »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »