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EXCLUSIVE: Limerick Leader releases the Willie O'Dea tape …

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:08:19 +0000

This follows numerous requests from the national media, as well as comments made in the Dail yesterday by Labour deputy leader Joan Burton. Limerick Leader reporter, Mike Dwane, whose interview with Willie O'Dea has triggered a huge …... Continue reading »

George Lee | Twenty Major – Still smoking in Dublin bars

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:17:58 +0000

They need Bruton to lead the party and if they get into coalition with Labour, they I can see Joan Burton and Bruton making a good pairing on finance. Gilmore is tolerable as long as he stops saying 'Gubberment'. Crank Says: …... Continue reading »

Susan Boyle Recruited By FG – Gaire

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 31 May 2009 10:31:17 +0000

Labour deputy leader Joan Burton told The Spanner that “once again we see that the two 'main' political parties are following in our wake. We have been running novelty candidates for years, it's just that nobody's noticed. …... Continue reading »

Business And Leadership: IMF: Irish bank bailouts will cost most …

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 22:09:26 +0000

The IMF's assessment of the Irish situation was a “damning” indictment on Fianna Fáil's record in office, said Labour spokesperson for Finance Joan Burton earlier today, according to the Irish Times. The IMF also earlier this morning …... Continue reading »

Labour Conf 2009: Entry I | Mark Coughlan

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 23:28:54 +0000

The first big name speech of Saturday came from Joan Burton. The Dublin West TD banged on about the usual Labour topics, unemployment, fat-cats, Fianna Fáil.... Continue reading »

Consultants are paid €38m for Metro that may be shelved

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:46:04 +0000

Labour party deputy leader and spokeswoman on finance, Joan Burton TD, said she could “not find a word” about the proposed Metro project in the Government's recently launched framework for “sustainable economic renewal”, which outlines …... Continue reading »

Anglo-Irish Bank: Unanswered Questions (part 1) – Fergus O'Rourke …

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 22:46:48 +0000

This aspect has received plenty of attention in media comment, most notably from Joan Burton F.C.A.,T.D. (Labour Party Finance spokesperson) and Niamh Brennan F.C.A. (Professor of Management at University College Dublin), …... Continue reading »

Cllr Joe Ryan's Blog: Israel’s Gaza massacre, a foretaste of …

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 22:46:44 +0000

A messge from Joan Burton TD Deputy Leader. Would you accept higher taxes in order to restore the medical card to Over 70's? Is the Government right to guarantee Irish bank loans? Have you confidence in the government's ability to lead …... Continue reading »

Cllr Joe Ryan's Blog: Wexford goes bang as oprera festival …

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 09:53:32 +0000

A messge from Joan Burton TD Deputy Leader. Radio discussion on progress towards Wexford's Skateboard Park, Morning Mix 3/10/08. Click to listen or download. Video Wexford Skateboarders make their case …... Continue reading »

Wage Cuts – Who should get them?

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:33:41 +0000

Others are calling for wage cuts across the board, while some (mainly the likes of Joan Burton) are saying only those in the higher echelons of salaries should endure a cut in wages. What do you.... Continue reading »

Bogus politics and bogey politics

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:27:10 +0000

I noticed that both Joan Burton and Richard Bruton used golfing metaphors when lambasting Brian Cowen last night for his performance on the economy. Joan has a penchant for far-flung metaphors which she applies more thickly and …... Continue reading »

Unwelcome attention for D(C)ENR

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:15:42 +0000

A Private Members’s Bill (PMB) from Joan Burton (Labour) (here) to reverse the legislation that introduced these punitive charges will come before the Oireachtas shortly. In the meantime, Damien deserves our thanks not just for his …... Continue reading »

Ireland's date with destiny arrives

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:59:11 +0000

I've heard people I have respect for, such as Labour's Joan Burton, talking about how it protects women's rights, stops the trafficking of people etc. As far as I'm concerned, these matters can be dealt with in a way that that doesn't …... Continue reading »

Why I’m voting YES.

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 10:36:48 +0000

In which case, you could read what feminists such as Senator Ivana Bacik, Deputy Joan Burton or The Women’s Alliance for Europe have to say on the matter. These are the three biggest reasons that affected my decision to vote in favour …... Continue reading »

Housing market bad on both sides of coin

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 11:01:02 +0000

“First-time buyers have been hit and hit hard by the credit crunch, and so far our Government has done nothing to help them or intervene in the market,” said Labour's finance spokeswoman Joan Burton. “Cowen himself killed the property …... Continue reading »

local update – tyrrelstown

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 28 May 2008 19:37:11 +0000

Your local Labour Party representatives are Joan Burton TD and Cllr Michael O’Donovan. Joan can be contacted at 6184006. Michael can be contacted at 087-2207798 or e-mail on michael.odonovan@fingalcoco.ie. …... Continue reading »

TYRRELLSTOWN – LOCAL UPDATE

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 07 May 2008 22:49:07 +0000

Young people urged to vote Yes in Lisbon poll

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:01:53 +0000

Earlier, Labour deputy leader Joan Burton said people were “highly sceptical about the Lisbon Treaty. In part this is because they have no sense that the Government is seriously engaged in explaining the treaty’s terms to them, …... Continue reading »

more on Bank of Ireland's lost laptops

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:31:10 +0000

The opposition parties are, as expected, getting their mouths in on the act: Labour deputy leader Joan Burton said “I am calling on the Financial Regulator and on the Information Commissioner to make a clear statement on the …... Continue reading »

Adhmhaidin: Dé hAoine 11 Aibreán 2008

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 11:12:21 +0000

Dáil Éireann – Díospóireacht i nGaeilge: An Ceann Comhairle John O'Donoghue, Enda Kenny, Brian Cowen & Joan Burton.... Continue reading »

Response to the Second Interim Report

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 18:10:02 +0000

Joan Burton is succinct also. PJ Mara is also mentioned – a guy who was Director of Elections again last year, despite having forgotten to tell the Tribunal of an offshore bank account, and failing to cooperate with the Tribunal. …... Continue reading »

Mental hospital move put in doubt

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:26:07 +0000

Labour deputy leader Joan Burton, who obtained the information from the HSE, said: “Privately, quite a number of senior people in the HSE have told me they believe it is a very bad idea to have the mental hospital located in the grounds …... Continue reading »

Chancer Of The Week: Big Fat Liar!

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:24:36 +0000

Terence made an informed and nuanced speech on a Finance Bill yesterday; funnily enough, several passages of the speech bore a startling resemblance to a speech made the previous day by Labour’s Joan Burton. Initially, Terry laughed the …... Continue reading »

Competition, the law and the ‘class interest’…

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 18:08:03 +0000

Byrne gently and methodically deconstructs Labour frontbencher Joan Burton’s accusation that he is a Neo Con for voting against Michael D Higgins’ proposed amendment to the Competition Act:... Continue reading »

Joan Burton calls me a neocon!

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 22:53:49 +0000

Getting back to Joan Burton, she certainly doesn't know me or my politics. I wore a “Gore got More” t-shirt for years after neocon George Bush won the US presidency despite getting less votes than Al Gore. In fact, I think of Al Gore as …... Continue reading »