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25 May 2007

I love Mary O’Rourke

Seen on The Labour Party and the 2007 General Election

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

Seen on Irish Election

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 »

10 Apr 2007

TD Conor Lenihan on his health scare

Seen on Vhi HealthClub

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 »

09 Mar 2007

Trócaire revise ads in face of BCI ban

Seen on cearta.ie

[ BCI logo]Trócaire have just posted a statement on their website, under the headline “BCI upholds its decision on Trócaire 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 »

20 Feb 2007

Bizarre Haugheyisms

Seen on Public Inquiry

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 »

01 Oct 2006

Green Is Good

Seen on Irish Election

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 »

02 Sep 2006

Material Island

Seen on Material Island

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 »

10 Aug 2006

Grant aid for Rwanda Tribunal is announced

Seen on discount hotel

Grant aid for Rwanda Tribunal is announcedThe Minister of State for Overseas Aid, Conor Lenihan, has announced that grant aid of €250,000 is to be given to assist the work of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. discount curtains discount flooring... Continue reading »

21 Jul 2006

Emergency funding of E1m for Lebanon and…

Seen on Israel Blog

Emergency funding of E1m for Lebanon and Palestine July 21st, 2006 Emergency funding of 1m has been granted in relief assistance to war-stricken Lebanon and Palestine.Minister of State Conor Lenihan said the funds would go to meet the growing humanitarian needs due …... Continue reading »

IRELAND BACKS THE JIHADISTS…

Seen on A TANGLED WEB

Interesting to observe that the Republic of Ireland has granted emergency funding of €1million in “relief assistance” to war-stricken (or should that be terrorist infested?) Lebanon and Palestine. Israel, in contrast, gets nothing. Minister of State Conor Lenihan said the funds would go to meet what he termed “the growing humanitarian needs”... Continue reading »

17 Jul 2006

Minister Lenihan announces an additional ,1.5…

Seen on Sudan

Minister Lenihan announces an additional ,1.5 million for the African Union Mission in Sudan July 17th, 2006 by Minister Lenihan announces an additional 1.5 million for the African Union Mission in this section entire site Source: Date: 16 Jul 2006 Minister Lenihan announces an additional 1.5 million for the African Union Mission in Mr. Conor... Continue reading »

16 Jul 2006

Conor Lenihan announces an additional €1.5 m…

Seen on Sudan

Conor Lenihan announces an additional €1.5 million for the African Union Mission in Sudan July 16th, 2006 by Lenihan announces an additional €1.5 million for the African Union Mission in Sudan – 16 July 2006 – Department of Foreign Affairs – Government of Ireland Press Releases Press Section 16 July 2006 Conor Lenihan Original post by Ireland... Continue reading »

13 Jul 2006

Irish Business Group Launches New Consumer Brand…

Seen on Heart of Africa

A group of Irish business people have come together to launch a new African food brand on the Irish retail market. ‘‘Heart of Africa’’ has been developed as an ‘Aid-for-Trade’ project where the maximum possible return is generated to assist sustainable economic growth for African businesses and communities. All its activities are governed by... Continue reading »


Who is Conor Lenihan?

Party: Fianna Fáil

Constituency: Dublin South-West

Conor Lenihan (born 3 March 1963), is an Irish Fianna Fáil politician. He is a Teachta Dála (TD) for Dublin South West and is currently the Minister of State at the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, the Department of Education and Science and the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform with special responsibility for Integration Policy.

Conor Lenihan was born in Dublin. He was educated at Belvedere College, University College Dublin, where he was chair of the Kevin Barry Cumann, Dublin City University and the European School of Business. Before his political career, Lenihan worked as an executive with Esat Digifone (now O2). He also worked as a journalist with the Dublin radio station 98FM. While working in London he covered the House of Commons and lectured[citation needed] on European issues as a member of the European Commission’s Speakers panel. Lenihan was first elected to Dáil Éireann in 1997.

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