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Evil Profits

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:39:12 +0000

Such as the lead story in today's Independent quoting the Minister for Finance, Brian Lenihan, as saying businesses should make less profits. Only it wasn't an exaggeration … Here's what Minister Lenihan has to say: …... Continue reading »

Silly season gets a bit scary.

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:43:46 +0000

Brian Lenihan may well be cursing his promotion at this point, but neither himself nor the Tánaiste seem to have any ideas on how we can get ourselves out of this hole quickly (aside from the previously mentioned mergers and abolitions …... Continue reading »

Crisis is an opportunity too valuable to squander

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:16:54 +0000

The triumvirate of Brian Cowen, Brian Lenihan and Mary Coughlan don’t seem to realise how powerful their position is at the moment. This is the opportunity to push through reforms, obliterate their enemies and market the entire …... Continue reading »

finishing what you start

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:00:18 +0000

Who knows - maybe that’s what Brian Lenihan was doing when he appeared to claim the voting age on these shores was 21. Perhaps in his mind he was answering a question previously asked like : “How many week’s holiday would Fianna Fáil …... Continue reading »

Recession Diet

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:57:39 +0000

Neither of the twin Bs, Brian Cowan nor Brian Lenihan can bring themselves to admit it. Recession. It's a national emergency. As bad as the 80's? My ass - we're headed for the 50's (18 or 19, take your pick). Many of our celtic cubs may …... Continue reading »

FAS: the €20m-a-week quango

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:41:16 +0000

The answers are disturbing. Finance Minister Brian Lenihan could find the sudden exposures at FAS the answer to his prayers. FAS has spent billions — and mis-spent millions — in recent years. All Brian needs is half a billion.... Continue reading »

Current spending will be kept in check - Lenihan

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:12:53 +0000

CURRENT SPENDING should not out-distance revenue, Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan told the Dáil. “That path leads to unsustainable borrowing, less room for manoeuvre, lower growth and a heavy tax burden.’’... Continue reading »

Mahon and Moriarty legal bills may cost up to €1bn

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:35:38 +0000

TRIBUNALS:THE €1 BILLION that Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan has said could be saved in 2009 from the measures announced yesterday, may just be enough to pay for legal bills expected from the Moriarty and Mahon tribunals.... Continue reading »

Government announces plans to save €440m in cutbacks this year

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:35:29 +0000

MINISTER FOR Finance Brian Lenihan has announced plans to save €440 million this year and committed the Government to saving a further €1 billion in 2009. The Minister ruled out resorting to large-scale borrowing to deal with the …... Continue reading »

Recession fear weighs on Ireland’s banks

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:19:10 +0000

Brian Lenihan, Irish finance minister, admitted last month that Ireland’s once booming housing market had come to a “shuddering halt”. Bank lending growth has slowed sharply. In addition, the higher cost of funding resulting from the …... Continue reading »

HSE staff paid €2m a week in travel and hotel expenses

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:06:09 +0000

The spending on travel expenses is likely to increase again this year after finance minister Brian Lenihan announced an increase in travel and subsistence payments to civil servants last week. This will be enjoyed by all 300000 …... Continue reading »

Government shuts the door on Ennis Creche

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:01:44 +0000

Fine Gael’s Deputy Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs and Clare TD Pat Breen has voiced his annoyance at the failure of the Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan TD to review the temporary closure of the Civil Service Creche in Ennis. …... Continue reading »

Draghi criticises Berlusconi's economic policy

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:05:40 +0000

Finance minister Brian Lenihan hopes the €500m “savings” on government spending will be enough to prevent Ireland breaking the EU rules on borrowing this year. But that depends on the rest of the economy — outside of building and …... Continue reading »

Busy, busy…

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:20:07 +0000

Last Friday was the official opening of the extension to Oisin's school and Brian Lenihan, minister for finance, attended. I got to see a few old faces from my primary school days! On Saturday I got to go to the midsummer megascrap …... Continue reading »

It’s now clear - we blew the boom

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:20:00 +0000

… having to deal with the Department of Health and Children, it would appear now that the Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Lenihan, is having an Angola moment about having to deal with the challenges in the Department of Finance. …... Continue reading »

Responsibility for E-Government has moved from the Department of …

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:33:07 +0000

Brian Lenihan, the Minister for Finance, will bring proposals to cabinet in the coming weeks aimed at modernising and improving e-government services in Ireland. The Department of Finance assumed responsibility for e-government in …... Continue reading »

More than beer and biscuits

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:06:42 +0000

It wasn't the Greens what talked down the economy, it was the Fianna Fáil Minister for Finance! in fairness, I'm taking Brian Lenihan's quote out of context, and he did correct his quote to suggest that only the housing sector was …... Continue reading »

Joe Higgins Will Solve The Lisbon Treaty Crisis

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:45:47 +0000

In 1996, he campaigned against water charges and came within 270 votes of preventing Brian Lenihan, Jnr from taking his late father's Dáil seat in the Dublin West by-election. He was first elected to the Dáil in the 1997 general …... Continue reading »

No!

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 09:47:40 +0000

Finance Minister Brian Lenihan said: “I'm very, very disappointed by this result. I think it's a sad day for Europe and for our people as well.” I'm confused, he could be saying saying that he is personally sad or that he doesn't …... Continue reading »

EU referendum: Ireland votes against Lisbon Treaty: rish voters …

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 09:47:31 +0000

At the major ballot-counting center in Dublin, Finance Minister Brian Lenihan struggled to speak to reporters as anti-treaty activists jubilantly drowned him out with songs and chants of “No!” read more.... Continue reading »

EU Turmoil Ireland Votes NO To Lisbon Treaty

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 09:47:18 +0000

In a sign of the passions aroused by the issue, Brian Lenihan, the Finance Minister, had to be escorted from Dublin’s main counting station when No campaigners attempted to drown him out and scuffles broke out. “As you know from Eastern …... Continue reading »

For the want of a nail the Treaty could be lost…

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:45:54 +0000

I have a lot of sympathy with the Republic’s Finance Minister Brian Lenihan when he asks the electorate to be wary of the various unelected pressure groups (Libertas perhaps being the most notable). We don’t know for certain who is …... Continue reading »

Stupid Minister Speaks Sense For Once

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:34:02 +0000

Brian Lenihan, Uncle Fester lookalike and current Minister of Finance, has come out today and told us all that we should ‘Stop whingeing over prices and get on with things‘. So. Now yis know what to do when some fucker tries to charge …... Continue reading »

More Contraditions from No Camp

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 28 May 2008 14:20:35 +0000

Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan retorted that the vast bulk of EU measures are in Ireland's interest and therefore it is better they get passed. Mr Ganley replied that yes, but two big powers plus two smaller ones can block such a …... Continue reading »

Breeding And Brains Of Brian

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 13 May 2008 19:34:17 +0000

… at the Department of Finance had arrived at work early. They were sitting comfortably, waiting for the new boss to arrive. Suddenly they were afflicted by outbreaks of apoplexy. The new minister, Brian Lenihan, had gone walkabout.... Continue reading »