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Opposition grows against advertising panel plan in return for bike …

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 17:34:34 +0000

Opponents of what Green Party TD Ciarán Cuffe termed a “dodgy deal” include the National Council for the Blind of Ireland, An Taisce and the Dublin City Business Association - mainly because of the obstruction of footpaths by the …... Continue reading »

Opposition grows against advertising panel plan in return for bike …

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:55:37 +0000

Advertising space for rental bikes 'a dodgy deal'

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:00:10 +0000

… Dublin City Council and international advertising company JC Decaux to provide rental bicycles in exchange for advertising space estimated to be worth €1 million annually is a “dodgy deal”, Green Party TD Ciarán Cuffe has said. …... Continue reading »

Advertising space for rental bikes 'a dodgy deal'

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:44:17 +0000

… between Dublin City Council and international advertising company JC Decaux to provide rental bicycles in exchange for advertising space estimated to be worth €1 million annually is a “dodgy deal”, Green Party TD Ciarán Cuffe has said.... Continue reading »

Advertising space for rental bikes 'a dodgy deal'

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:44:13 +0000

The climate is everybody's concern, even Mr O'Leary's

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:48:09 +0000

Addressing climate change means re-examining personal behaviour and, yes, state subsidies to airlines as well, writes Ciarán Cuffe.... Continue reading »

le craic’s Friday Eyedrops

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:21:34 +0000

As well as having lots of ideas for home owners to reduce their carbon footprint, all your favourite green party people will be there - John Gormley, Eamon Ryan, Deirdre de Burca and Ciaran Cuffe. There’s foodie things there as well so …... Continue reading »

Gormley 1 China 0? China may meet Dalai Lama officials

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:02:51 +0000

Green Party Foreign Affairs and Justice spokesperson Ciaran Cuffe TD has welcomed the news that Chinese officials may meet with representatives of the Tibetan spiritual Leader the Dalai Lama. So John Gormley’s ass kicking gets results? …... Continue reading »

The House of Lords is Blogging

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:53:02 +0000

While we have some blogging politicians in Ireland (most notably Ciaran Cuffe TD) it seems that we are quite some distance from a move as technologically progressive as this. However the birth of Lords of the Blog does appear to be an …... Continue reading »

Green means 'go' for a very upset Chinese ambassador John Gormley …

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:04:41 +0000

AS John Gormley basked in the applause at the end of his speech, Dun Laoghaire TD Ciaran Cuffe scurried across the stage. “Did you see the Chinese diplomatic delegation walk out?” he hissed to his party leader.... Continue reading »

Wow

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:21:59 +0000

Tuesday 6th May.... Continue reading »

Helmetless… Young pretenders… Defensive tactics

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:03:24 +0000

l In the text accompanying a photograph of Ciaran Cuffe arriving at Leinster House on his bicycle (February 13), he is described as “helmetless”.... Continue reading »

East Meath on Primetime

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:50 +0000

The piece finished with a studio discussion with an uncomfortable Green Ciaran Cuffe who couldn’t explain how these guidelines could be made enforceable given that the last one’s were completely ignored by most councils. …... Continue reading »

Well I’ve secured one nomination this year at least - I’m on the …

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:16:21 +0000

I’m in good company amongst the pol-blog nominees which includes Deputies (Ciaran Cuffe), Senators (Dominic Hannigan), Councillors (Damien Blake, Eric Byrne), Journalists (Richard Delevan, Harry McGee) and assorted others. …... Continue reading »

Blog Awards - nomination

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:26:13 +0000

Mamanpoulet Bock The Robber That’s Ireland 1169 and Counting Harry McGee Gavin’s Blog Seamus Ryan O’Conall Street Notes on the Front Dominic Hannigan Skin flicks Political Verse Organized Rage Ciaran Cuffe Dublin Opinion Tuppenceworth …... Continue reading »

And the nominations are …

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:17:04 +0000

Once again, it's up against some very stiff opposition, in the shape of major group efforts like Irish Election and Slugger O'Toole, and the blogs of professional politicians, such as Eric Byrne and Ciaran Cuffe. …... Continue reading »

To heed a falling tree…

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 07:44:57 +0000

In the same article in How Ireland Voted 2007, Ciaran Cuffe is noted as “one of the most prominent and extensive users of the new technologies”, certainly true, while another established blogger who is also a politician would be Dominic …... Continue reading »

Civil Unions Part IV

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 09:58:58 +0000

Ciarán Cuffe, on the other hand, has the decency to be annoyed about the non-publication of the Attorney General’s advice on the matter. I thought Ciarán was poor during the debate to be honest, but I can appreciate the difficult …... Continue reading »

SHOULD THE TURBAN BE BANNED?

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 07:06:34 +0000

Here's an interesting one for you to ponder. Ciaran Cuffe of the Green Party in Ireland has demanded that the Irish Police - An Garda Siochana - … in Ireland will have no confidence in the gardaí, the group said, Mr Cuffe has written to Garda Commissioner... Continue reading »

Turban-wearing Gardai are ineviatble

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:05:26 +0000

British Sikh police took aim at the Irish police force, an Garda Siochana, for refusing to allow members of the force to wear a turban, … broadcaster anymore, which is sad) between Green Party TD Ciaran Cuffe and Irish Independent columnist Kevin Myers. Nothing surprising in the arguments of either participant — Cuffe: diversity, hooray... Continue reading »

Irish Green Party sells out principles for government posts

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 00:49:58 +0000

This video from Ireland shows “Anti-War protest at Shannon Airport, … the elections, Green Party Housing spokesman Ciaran Cuffe said, “Let’s be clear. A deal with Fianna Fail... Continue reading »

Why Vote? Why Vote Green? Interview with Ciaran Cuffe TD (Green Party)

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 16:40:56 +0000

Why Vote? Why Vote Green? Interview with Ciaran Cuffe TD (Green Party) … to Ciaran Cuffe, Green TD in Dun Laoghaire as he canvasses in Shankill Dart Station. Ciaran … green. MP3 (~11MB) Ciaran Cuffe Interview... Continue reading »

U-Turn on Cuffe Street

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 15:35:58 +0000

Two weeks ago, Ciaran Cuffe caused a bit of fuss when blogging that any deal with Fianna Fáil would be “…a deal with the devil … Link: Ciaran Cuffe’s blog... Continue reading »

Paying the ferryman

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:36:56 +0000

Paying the ferryman June 13th, 2007 at 2:36 pm (Uncategorized) Here’s someÂ great quotes of Cuffe guff from Ciaran Cuffe, circa 2005, re M3 motorway. “The sanctioning of the motorway is too high a price to pay for progress”,Â and “Approving the road... Continue reading »

The ecosexuals have landed

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 10:49:14 +0000

The ecosexuals have landed June 13th, 2007 The Green party will today decide if they’re going to enter government with Fianna Fail … the devil himself’, as Ciaran Cuffe so eloquently put it. Nothing will be made public about the package … to decide if they’ll accept the package offered by Fianna Fail to Green negotiators Dan Boyle, Ciaran... Continue reading »