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Politics in Ireland — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:46:30 +0000

Ms Hanafin, responding to a Dail question from Labour TD Emmet Stagg, said her department was increasing its staffing to cope with the significant extra demand on social welfare offices. “Following on from the most recent reviews …... Continue reading »

Stagg locks horns over racing pigs

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:49:05 +0000

WHEN something is extremely unlikely to happen, people use the phrase, “and pigs will fly”. However, if Deputy Emmet Stagg had his way, they wouldn’t be encouraged to run either.... Continue reading »

Free travel a no-go, says Minister

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 18:00:18 +0000

Labour Party chief whip Emmet Stagg, however, says the Government is actually opposing a complaint made to the European committee on Social Rights, investigating whether the current denial of free travel breaches the EU’s social charter …... Continue reading »

Invite to Join The Party

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:54:06 +0000

An inscribed crystal bowl was presented to Michael Joe on behalf of the branch by Emmet Stagg TD who also presented Michael Joe with a letter of appreciation from Party Leader Pat Rabbitte. This year there will be food, music, …... Continue reading »

Its time to Party!

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 02:50:50 +0000

Labour Party Conference - Update: Saturday Morning

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 08:20:28 +0000

Emmet Stagg TD spoke passionately in favour of the the Decriminalisation of Cannabis. Continually the current law on Cannabis was highlighted as keeping the money in the hands of Drug Dealers and ensuring the profitability of the …... Continue reading »

Labour will reject Nursing home plans

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 16:42:47 +0000

Labour Chief Whip Emmet Stagg TD speaking in Westport recently committed the Labour Party to reversing the proposals of the Minister for Health Mary Harney to force the sale of the homes of old people in long term care. Deputy Stagg … of service to the Labour Party by Westport Party stalwart Michael Joe Lavelle. Deputy Stagg said: “... Continue reading »

Time to remember Elderly Irish living in the UK.

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 22:48:36 +0000

The plight of our former emigrants was again brought home to me when I accompanied President McAleese to the Good Shepherd Centre, sheltered housing project in Kilkenny City. We had the privilege of meeting some residents, of whom many are returned emigrants from the UK. During our visit I discovered that President McAleese’s husband and I both... Continue reading »