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Ireland to take in Tanzanian refugees

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:55:33 +0000

Minister for Integration Conor Lenihan and officials are to travel to the West African country next month to finalise details. The Tanzania refugees, who are expected to arrive in Ireland in coming months, will be resettled in a town …... Continue reading »

The hijab in schools

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:02:07 +0000

Minister of State for Integration, Conor Lenihan, has decided that the government will not issue a directive on the subject. Having sought the advice of thousands of school principals, the minister found that “The overwhelming evidence …... Continue reading »

France denies woman nationality over her burqa

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:12:03 +0000

As Integration Minister Conor Lenihan seeks public opinion on the question of the Islamic 'hijab', France has gone one step further.... Continue reading »

Immigration will settle down to manageable level "hopefully"

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:49:29 +0000

THE IRISH economy will still have a strong demand for immigrant labour after the current downturn, according to Minister of State for Integration Conor Lenihan. It was also “incorrect” to say immigrant labour was “undercutting” Irish …... Continue reading »

The Hijab

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:02:01 +0000

The Minister for Education, Batt O’Keeffe has asked Conor Lenihan, Integration Minister, for help. He wants to know if there should be a national policy on the wearing of the hijab in schools. Minister Lenihan then passed the issue on …... Continue reading »

Minister Conor Lenihan - The Hijab

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:01:58 +0000

Minister Conor Lenihan Something unexpected happened to me today. As I was going through the comments waiting to be moderated, I found one by Minister Conor Lenihan, the Integration Minister. He had read the post on the hijab and the …... Continue reading »

Mansergh. Minister of State

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 15 May 2008 17:01:05 +0000

I think they’d be better off with say Conor Lenihan). Or when he takes a line on one-off housing that he must, as an Englishman, think is outrageous. He once wrote an article in the Irish Times implying that if only the IRA had looked …... Continue reading »

Migration Nation

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 13 May 2008 10:51:41 +0000

The Minister for Integration, Conor Lenihan TD, has launched Migration Nation, a statement on integration strategy and diversity management. The statement, which says that the percentage of non-Irish born people living in the country …... Continue reading »

The Next Cabinet

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 11:16:39 +0000

*Minister for Communications & Technology: Conor Lenihan Minister for Community, Rural & Gaeltacht Affairs: Frank Fahey Minister for Defence: Willie O’Dea Minister for Education & Science: Mary Hanifin …... Continue reading »

Great moments of our Political Times #1

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:08:31 +0000

From the archives, let’s get down and dirty with political life on this little island of ours. Yes, it’s TD-come-rent-a-quote Conor Lenihan showing fantastic knowledge of Turkey and its culture with a quote that he is still to live …... Continue reading »

Student union “slam” immigration bill

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:18:05 +0000

The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) started their annual congress in Co Meath earlier today, the opening speech was made by Minister for Integration Conor Lenihan who delivered what the union called an anti-racism message.... Continue reading »

Could you just fuck off now, Bertie? Kthanksbai!

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:56 +0000

I heard Minister with responsibility for integration Conor Lenihan (yep, the man who made remarks about Turks and kebabs) on the radio yesterday slamming the Mahon Tribunal. He said that it was a waste of money, that the dogs in the …... Continue reading »

Monday Quiz 30 - Digout Debts and Racist Terms

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 11:30:24 +0000

What racially loaded term had Junior Minister Conor Lenihan used the year before that to describe Turkish workers? Of which political party are all of the above members? Click here for answers: >>> (more…)... Continue reading »

Integration

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 07:44:17 +0000

Whatever public disquiet there might be about migration policy in Ireland isn’t going to be alleviated by chat like this from Conor Lenihan. And to think that he is the Minister for Integration.... Continue reading »

Conor Lenihan- the bright spark

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 23:00:35 +0000

Typically Conor Lenihan who was filling in for his brother Brian reacted stupidly to it. Charlie Flanagan said that Leo was raising the matter personally and his idea was not party policy. Conor Lenihan said: …... Continue reading »

Launch of South Dublin County Social Inclusion Week 2007

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:45:22 +0000

Mayor Billy Gogarty in the presence of Minister for Integration Conor Lenihan, TD will officially launch South Dublin County Social Inclusion Week on Monday 19th November at 12.00 in South Dublin County Council Headquarters.... Continue reading »

Anti-Racist Workplace Week

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 23:50:50 +0000

It all comes down from the office of the Minister for Equality, Conor Lenihan. Like the rest of us he’s going to find it hard to cope without making cheap gags at the expense of foreigners. Is he going to ’stick with the kebabs’ this …... Continue reading »

Irish Times: Turban ruling in Garda Reserve

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 07:06:27 +0000

Published: Aug 24, 2007 Madam, - The recent exchanges on the issue of a Garda Reserve applicant being refused permission to wear a Sikh turban … and elsewhere. One can only be thankful that Minister of State Conor Lenihan and others, including... Continue reading »

I love Mary O’Rourke

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 25 May 2007 14:08:31 +0000

I love Mary O’Rourke May 25th, 2007 — Chris She’s hilarious. Miriam O’Callaghan just went to her a moment ago to tell her that her nephew Conor Lenihan had been elected, and to see how she was getting on herself in Westmeath. “Hello Conor, well done, that’... Continue reading »

Seamus Brenan Elected

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 25 May 2007 12:43:16 +0000

Seamus Brenan Elected Writes Simon of The Dossing Times on May 25th, 2007 Read More: Uncategorized Dublin South Quota 10,201 Seamus breanan 13,373 Conor Lenihan also elected. Quota 8,496 Conor Lenihan 11,125... Continue reading »

TD Conor Lenihan on his health scare

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 06:01:07 +0000

Conor Lenihan was alerted to the possibility that he may have a tumor after a TV appearance. Conor admits that he had noticed the lump on his jaw, but like so many, had ignored the problem. He says a chill ran through him at the first mention of the word cancer and organised an appointment with a consultant immediately. Conor tells his story of... Continue reading »

TrÃ³caire revise ads in face of BCI ban

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 18:25:10 +0000

[ BCI logo]TrÃ³caire have just posted a statement on their website, under the headline “BCI upholds its decision on TrÃ³caire advert”, in which they say that they have agreed to revise their controversial radio and television advertisments: Trocaire has been informed today by the BCI that it is confirming it’s initial decision in relation to... Continue reading »

Bizarre Haugheyisms

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 11:10:20 +0000

Joseph Goebbels was of the opinion that if you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it. I think those who refuse to accept the hard fact that Haughey was a corrupt politician have a tendency to apply this dictum to themselves. Here are just a few of what I call bizarre Haugheyisms. Tim Pat... Continue reading »

Green Is Good

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 01 Oct 2006 22:19:30 +0000

Green Is Good Writes Cian of Where’s Me Country? on October 2nd, 2006 Read More: Fianna Fail, Green Party, Government, Energy With the unmistakeable sound of windless sails echoing around Leinster House, the Taoiseach was today moving back to what Conor Lenihan termed “real politics”, in this case continuing the ongoing rehabilitaion of the... Continue reading »

Material Island

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 02 Sep 2006 15:46:12 +0000

Parents Advised to Seek Early Medical Treatment for a Child’s U.S. Newswire (press release), DC - Aug 30, 2006 tonsils. Snoring, a symptom of increased upper airway resistance during sleep, is another form of sleep-disordered breathing. Studies It s think-in time Sunday Business Post, Ireland - Aug 26, 2006 Last year in Cavan, light relief... Continue reading »