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'I have absolutely no doubt that I made the right decision' - News …

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 23:40:20 +0000

former fianna fáil td deputy joe behan has admitted he is not looking forward to going into the dáil following his shock resignation from fianna fáil.... Continue reading »

A Maverick Lefty: Budget measure to bringabout an Election?

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

Wicklow TD, Joe Behan resigned earlier this afternoon from the Fianna Fail party, becoming the 6th Independent in the 30th Dáil. Tonight the Green Party will be under intense speculation about their intentions to either stay in …... Continue reading »

The Good Fianna Failer (Ordo Ab Chao)

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 09:52:59 +0000

Wicklow TD Joe Behan who has resigned from the party following the recent abolishment of the automatic entitlement to a medical card for the over 70s. The Greens (read ingratiating taxation apologists) are currently on the Right Hook …... Continue reading »

Things I learned from irishtimes.com today. . .

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 09:48:22 +0000

Joe Behan has resigned from Fianna Fail in the wake of the decision to take away the automatic right to a medical card for the over 70s. The recession is going to take off its shoes and make itself comfortable next year. …... Continue reading »

Joe Behan resigns

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 09:48:19 +0000

I can’t help but think it would have been more effective to resign as a TD, not just from FF.... Continue reading »

Budgeting over the brink

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 09:48:16 +0000

I listed and agreed with much of what Deputy Joe Behan said on tonight’s news after resigning the party whip. He came across a noble and decent man and I hope he will come back to the party because we need people like him to help us to …... Continue reading »

TD expenses soar as they 'work hard, claim hard'

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 01:06:14 +0000

This year many new arrivals in the Dail such as Lucinda Creighton and Joe Behan have had to set up constituency offices, and for that they are entitled to a grant of €8888 to help them do that. They also receive the same amount every …... Continue reading »