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24 May
Live Like Dirt: Which came first the priest or the child rapist?
An article about Dermot Ahern seen on livelikedirt.blogspot.com
Meanwhile back in Ireland, Minister for Justice Dermot Ahern is attempting to pass an anti-blasphemy law which make it illegal to say mean things about another's belief system. Free speech is to be eliminated in the fear that someone …... Continue reading »
Fuck you Dermot Ahern… « The Narocroc Weblog
An article about Dermot Ahern seen on narocroc.wordpress.com
I know the answer to that question but unfortunately Dermot Ahern doesn't. So as I say… fuck you Dermot Ahern and the horse you rode in on. And don't even get me started on your proposed fucking bejesusin' blasphemy laws. …... Continue reading »
23 May
Does Dermot Ahern Read Blogs?
An article about Dermot Ahern seen on faduda.ie
Does Dermot Ahern read this blog? On May Day, I wrote here that the justice minister’s proposal to create a criminal offence of blasphemous libel with a fine of up to €100000 was ‘a return to the brilliance that gave us revenue …... Continue reading »
26 Apr
Budget to spur garda exodus, Ahern warned
An article about Dermot Ahern seen on thepost.ie
There will be an exodus of top ranking gardaí from the force because of recent government measures, senior gardaí have warned justice minister Dermot Ahern.... Continue reading »
25 Apr
Patanoia: Irish Politics: KildareStreet.com
An article about Dermot Ahern seen on patanoia.blogspot.com
Dermot Ahern (Minister, Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform; Louth, Fianna Fail): The FOBT issue is a tiny aspect of the overall matter. As someone who has hardly placed a bet in my life, I would like to have the knowledge …... Continue reading »
Wise Up Journal - » New Law: Non-jury trials and covert …
An article about Dermot Ahern seen on wiseupjournal.com
The Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009, published by Minister for Justice Dermot Ahern this morning, sets out a legal framework for the first time that will allow the use of covert surveillance as evidence in criminal trials. …... Continue reading »
24 Apr
Late Late Show - John McGuinness TD 24th April 2009 | Page 2 …
An article about Dermot Ahern seen on scribblelive.com
Suggests Dermot Ahern /Mary Harney. by wendylimerick. Flag flown for Dermot Ahern for Enterprise… by Suzy Byrne at 4/24/2009 9:08:51 PM. This is v interesting stuff. Kenny just asked him how FF could ever trust him when he's washing …... Continue reading »
29 Mar
Gardaí to get new powers for tracking sex offenders | Irish Examiner
An article about Dermot Ahern seen on irishexaminer.com
Minister for Justice Dermot Ahern will today outline plans for a network of local risk management committees which will monitor all identified high-risk sex offenders in the community. They will also have the power to take whatever …... Continue reading »
04 Mar
Our Man in Gdańsk » Blog Archive » Freudian Slip
An article about Dermot Ahern seen on threemonkeysonline.com/our_man_gdansk
‘Dermot Ahern, the [Irish] Justice Minister, said: “Legislation is in place to bring to justice those who may have played hard and fast with the financial security of this country”.’ There’s nothing wrong with playing hard and fast. …... Continue reading »
Minister says rogue bankers will be jailed
An article about Dermot Ahern seen on newstalk.ie
The Justice Minister's vowing that no resource will be spared in pursuing people who've committed crimes in our banks or financial institutions. But Dermot Ahern - speaking at the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis in Dublin - says it may take time …... Continue reading »
15 Feb
» My, my, my…. Semper Idem: A blog on Irish politics, mainly.
An article about Dermot Ahern seen on semper-idem.eu
That’s a lot of politicians potentially looking for new employment. Do they batten down the hatches, or shaft Cowen, Coughlan and co. in the hope that someone (Dermot Ahern? Michael Martin?) has a magic solution? …... Continue reading »
07 Feb
Fatmammycat.com: Knife Wars and government powers.
An article about Dermot Ahern seen on fatmammycat.blogspot.com
It was with rolled eyes and a sneery tilt I see Dermot Ahern has decided to ban Samurai swords from being bought or imported into the country. Coz you know how folk are always getting attacked with swords, right? …... Continue reading »
28 Dec 2008
Ten days of Gaelife: Thu 11th to Sat 20th December | gaelick
An article about Dermot Ahern seen on gaelick.com
Specifically the catty exchanges between Minister for Justice, Equality & Law Reform, Dermot Ahern, and Labour Spokesman, Pat Rabbitte, got so heated that the Dáil session had to be suspended for ten minutes to allow for the two …... Continue reading »
23 Nov 2008
RTÉ News: Limerick victim's mother in TV appeal
An article about Dermot Ahern seen on rte.ie/news
In response, Justice Minister Dermot Ahern promised new legislation, including the covert surveillance bill he announced earlier in the day, as well as multi-agency checkpoints including Gardai, customs, social welfare and environment …... Continue reading »
15 Nov 2008
Garda commissioner to visit Limerick
An article about Dermot Ahern seen on newswire99.blogspot.com
Following an earlier meeting with the Taoiseach and the Minister for Justice Dermot Ahern this morning, Commissioner Murphy reiterated his support for the work of the Limerick Gardai and he re stated the his commitment to Limerick and …... Continue reading »
26 Oct 2008
EU Proposed Internet Crime Hotline
An article about Dermot Ahern seen on bhconsulting.ie/securitywatch
The Irish Justice Minister, Dermot Ahern, supports the move. While I support any moves to make the lifes of cyber criminals more difficult I do find it frustrating that our own government does not see fit to set up a CERT to provide for …... Continue reading »
18 Oct 2008
Castleisland bypass becomes Budget Day casualty
An article about Dermot Ahern seen on kerrynews.wordpress.com
Cormac O’Mahony says this turnaround is bad news for the people of Kerry. Justice Minister Dermot Ahern said he would bring up the issue of the Castleisland Bypass with his colleague Noel Dempsey. Posted in castleisland, politics, …... Continue reading »
SF challenged on alleged €250m in US
An article about Dermot Ahern seen on irishtimes.com
MINISTER FOR Justice Dermot Ahern has challenged Sinn Féin to give the Government “a bit of a hand” by repatriating some of the alleged €250 million the party has “stashed away” in US banks.... Continue reading »
The Plough: The Plough Vol 05 No 12
An article about Dermot Ahern seen on theploughblog.blogspot.com
We would urge people to express their concern and contact Department of Justice, Dermot Ahern, Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform,94 St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2 Phone: + 353 1 602-8202 Email: info@justice.ie Issued by Derry …... Continue reading »
23 Sep 2008
New Gatso Vans
An article about Dermot Ahern seen on boards.ie/vbulletin
The vans will be launched today by Justice Minister Dermot Ahern and Garda Commissioner Fachtna Murphy at the Garda College in Templemore. The Government wants to see the number of deaths and serious injuries cut by 5pc this year. …... Continue reading »
22 Sep 2008
Ahern promises new crime bill in 12 months
An article about Dermot Ahern seen on irishtimes.com/breakingnews
Minister for Justice Dermot Ahern has said new legislation aimed at improving the criminal justice system’s treatment of victims and their families will be enacted in twelve months.... Continue reading »
17 Sep 2008
On-the-spot fines for public drunkenness haven't a leg to stand on
An article about Dermot Ahern seen on irishtimes.com
NEWTON'S OPTICThe vast majority of people will welcom Minister for Justice Dermot ahern's introduction of €100 on-the-spot fiens for public drunkeness.... Continue reading »
16 Sep 2008
Another small step towards Mental Capacity legislation
An article about Dermot Ahern seen on cearta.ie
[The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Mr Dermot Ahern] said that he intends jointly to host a seminar on his proposals with the National Disability Authority next year and to carry out widespread consultation before the …... Continue reading »
Irish Anti Fun Law #321
An article about Dermot Ahern seen on oneftroad.wordpress.com
And that’s without me being ‘disorderly’, merely ‘drunk’. I think the best way to avoid this is to get pissed and then drive home. That way you won’t get stung by this ridiculous law. Dermot Ahern, a nation salutes your stupidity.... Continue reading »
04 Sep 2008
Experts: IRA is disappearing in Ireland
An article about Dermot Ahern seen on huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires
“This report demonstrates not only that PIRA has gone away, but that it won't be coming back,” said Irish Justice Minister Dermot Ahern, using the outlawed group's full formal name of Provisional IRA. And Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams, …... Continue reading »
