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War in the Caucasus

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:39:20 +0000

Whatever has happened to Joe Higgins, Richard Boyd-Barrett, Finian McGrath, Patricia McKenna and the rest of the anti-war movement? One would have expected to see them encamped outside the Russian Embassy. …... Continue reading »

The Dáil on holidays

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:54:39 +0000

Madam, - I was so impressed by the amount of work that Finian McGrath claimed the Justice Committee got through in three weeks in July (Letters, July 30th) that I decided to read through the Justice Committee Reports on the Dáil …... Continue reading »

Did Sarky Turn Tables On Tax?

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 18:44:04 +0000

Cosy groups formed. Gerry Adams entered into a little huddle with Finian McGrath. Patricia McKenna was deep in conversation with Andy Storey of Afri and Richard Boyd Barrett . There was a chasm of contact between the ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ camps.... Continue reading »

Profiling the poster boy: Richard Boyd Barrett in the Phoenix

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:41:28 +0000

He may conclude that he has to make the plunge into mainstream politics, either as an Independent like Tony Gregory or Finian McGrath, or with one of the larger political parties. There is quite a bit to unpick here, so I’ll start with …... Continue reading »

No side surges into lead

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:46:40 +0000

That 48% of no voters cite a desire to protect Irish identity and power or neutrality, it is clear that the arguments of Libertas, Sinn Fein, the Peoples Movement (including Patricia McKenna, Kathy Sinnott and Finian McGrath TD) about …... Continue reading »

Encore 7th May

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:36:50 +0000

Speakers include Councillor Julia Carmichael and Finian McGrath TD. Michael Fitzgerald of “Northside Tonight” speaks to Kevin Flanagan about life in Christian Brothers schools in Ireland. Geraldine Wynne of “Northside Today”speaks to Dr …... Continue reading »

Lisbon Treaty Debate (I)

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:22:01 +0000

Independent TD Finian McGrath and Fianna Fail councillor Julia Carmichael spoke against and for the Lisbon Treaty during a Debate orgainised By the Northside Community Forum held on 3rd June 7.30pm at the Northside Civic Centre and …... Continue reading »

Lisbon Issues

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 22:50:24 +0000

Lisbon And Me - Finian McGrath Gives It To The President. 5. Lisbon and Me - Roche’s Reactionary Rant. 4. Lisbon and Me – Consequences. 3. Political Apathy and a Yearning for Change. 2. Lisbon and Me – Deciding The Future …... Continue reading »

Finian McGrath’s challenge to the Lisbon Referendum

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 26 May 2008 23:22:49 +0000

I’m just back from a day-jaunt home, and on the bus this morning I was eavesdropping the driver’s radio tuned to Radio 1 where Playback was gathering pace, and featuring Finian McGrath’s interview on Wednesday’s Drivetime. …... Continue reading »

Lisbon And Me - Finian McGrath Gives It To The President

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 21 May 2008 23:57:04 +0000

Finian McGrath, TD Independent TD, Finian McGrath, yesterday sent a letter to President Mary McAleese asking for her to call a Council of State to decide on the constitutionality of the Lisbon Treaty. Being that I am not a political …... Continue reading »

Local Authorities are the worst polluters!

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 20:59:19 +0000

I’d give Finian McGrath the former teacher, turned turncoat a special colour ….. a ‘tar and feather’ mix. Jackie Healy-Rae: He’d have to get a yellow cable tie …. to match all his plant hire machinery that’s dotted on every road in …... Continue reading »

Public Meeting in Swords

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:32:00 +0000

However, Independent TD for Dublin North-Central, Finian McGrath, said he believed that the Lisbon Treaty endorsed the creation of a centralised and militarised super state. “I belong to the People’s Movement and I strongly endorse …... Continue reading »

Dáil debate on the Primary School Capitation Grant

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 23:57:44 +0000

Finian McGrath, an Independent TD, a Fianna Fail bedfellow and a former primary school principal voted with the government against the motion. The government were bound to defeat the motion but it’s soul destroying to think that a …... Continue reading »

Simple geography cuts short the lives of patients

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 12:23:55 +0000

After the election, when they needed the support of independent TD Finian McGrath, he asked them to commit to a 34-bed CF unit as a condition — they agreed. It was hardly a coincidence then, last Friday, when the HSE's chief executive …... Continue reading »

Harney to consider private care for CF patients

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 01:01:08 +0000

She was responding to calls from Independent TD Finian McGrath to put some interim measures in place to relieve the crisis faced by cystic fibrosis patients in St Vincent's Hospital where they lack private facilities and are in danger …... Continue reading »

McGrath takes umbrage at RTE

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 14:21:43 +0000

Independent TD Finian McGrath is “hopping mad” with RTE and has sent letters to Morning Ireland, the RTE Head of Current Affairs and a formal complaint to the RTE Authority about a critical report filed by David Davin-Power.... Continue reading »

Electoral boundaries safe for now

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 14:26:55 +0000

Electoral boundaries safe for now Writes P O’Neill of Best of Both Worlds on June 7th, 2007 Read More: Kildare North, Census, Dublin North Central, Democracy, Law, Independents Catherine Murphy and Finian McGrath TDÂ have lost their challenge to the constituency boundaries.Â McGrath says that the case was decided on a “technicality”... Continue reading »

Fianna Fail out of the Traps on Government Formations, Fine Gael Talking to Sinn Fein?

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 30 May 2007 11:16:16 +0000

Fianna Fail out of the Traps on Government Formations, Fine Gael Talking to Sinn Fein? Writes Cian of Where’s Me Country? … Finian McGrath is great for the government formation story, this morning he said that Fine Gael were... Continue reading »

Constituencies Constitutional Challenge - Election result

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 28 May 2007 08:00:04 +0000

Constituencies Constitutional Challenge - Election result Posted by Edward McGarr under High Court , Politics , Department of Environment , … MURPHY and FINIAN McGRATH Plaintiffs And THE MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, HERITAGE AND LOCAL … Murphy just lost her seat in a close race; b) Finian McGrath retained his seat; Thu 24 May 2007... Continue reading »

hack, wheeze, splutter

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 23 May 2007 08:52:09 +0000

Hmph. Sadly, it seems like my sore throat is not, in fact, the result of sawdust inhalation but is A COLD … A BLAZING ELECTION POSTER on Griffith Avenue. I think it was Finian McGrath (one of our constituency’s two... Continue reading »

Constituencies Constitutional Challenge - Correction

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 22 May 2007 13:17:19 +0000

Constituencies Constitutional Challenge - Correction Posted by Edward McGarr under High Court Judgement , Equality , Politics , Department of Environment , Constitutional Law No Comments THE HIGH COURT RECORD NO. 2819P/2007 Between CATHERINE MURPHY and FINIAN McGRATH Plaintiffs And THE MINISTER... Continue reading »

Constituencies Constitutional Challenge - Judgment

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 21 May 2007 08:00:38 +0000

Constituencies Constitutional Challenge - Judgment Posted by Edward McGarr under High Court , Politics , Constitutional Law No Comments THE HIGH COURT RECORD NO. 2819P/2007 Between CATHERINE MURPHY and FINIAN McGRATH Plaintiffs And THE MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, HERITAGE AND LOCAL... Continue reading »

Decide the future of Dublin North-Central

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 18 May 2007 13:57:58 +0000

There can only be 3 TDs elected to represent Dublin North-Central this year, which means that of the 4 TDs elected in 2002, … interesting, with Finian McGrath, Derek McDowell and Ivor Callely as serious contenders. The left will most likely vote for Finian McGrath and to a lesser extent, Peter Lawlor, Bronwen Maher and Derek... Continue reading »

Constituencies Constitutional Challenge - Trial

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 10 May 2007 14:12:12 +0000

Constituencies Constitutional Challenge - Trial Posted by Edward McGarr under High Court , Politics , Department of Environment , Constitutional Law No Comments THE HIGH COURT RECORD NO. 2819P/2007 Between CATHERINE MURPHY and FINIAN McGRATH Plaintiffs And THE MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, HERITAGE AND LOCAL... Continue reading »

Constituencies Constitutional Challenge - Adjournment 2

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 08 May 2007 14:25:48 +0000

Constituencies Constitutional Challenge - Adjournment 2 Posted by Edward McGarr under High Court , Equality , Politics , Department of Environment , Constitutional Law No Comments THE HIGH COURT RECORD NO. 2819P/2007 Between CATHERINE MURPHY and FINIAN McGRATH Plaintiffs And THE MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, HERITAGE AND LOCAL... Continue reading »