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20 Jul

Gangs have made Dublin ‘like Chicago in the 1920s’

An article about Joe Costello seen on saoirse32.blogsome.com

Henry McDonald, Ireland editor The Observer Sunday July 20, 2008 Gangland wars have turned Dublin into the Chicago of the 21st century, a TD and chairman of a drugs task force in the Irish capital said last night. Labour TD Joe Costello ... Continue reading »

Gangs have made Dublin 'like Chicago in the 1920s'

An article about Joe Costello seen on fenian32.livejournal.com

Labour TD Joe Costello also revealed that a preliminary study by the Inner City Drugs Task Force has found that a majority of drug dealers arrested on serious offences were out on bail. Costello made his remarks following two more ... Continue reading »

11 Jul

Government 'must show bomb files'

An article about Joe Costello seen on fenian32.livejournal.com

Labour TD Joe Costello, who helped table the motion, said he regretted there was no time for a debate on the issue as the Dail was adjourning for its summer recess. However, Tanaiste Mary Coughlan, who was representing the taoiseach in ... Continue reading »

10 Jul

TD calls for action to aid Dublin estates

An article about Joe Costello seen on irishtimes.com

THE DOWNTURN in the economy should not disadvantage men, women and children living in appalling conditions for many years, Joe Costello (Labour, Dublin Central) told the Dáil.... Continue reading »

15 May

"Alarmist"

An article about Joe Costello seen on irisheagle.blogspot.com

The Labour Party's Joe Costello has criticized one of the groups campaigning against the Lisbon Treaty. Costello says the tactics used by COIR – I never heard of them – are 'alarmist'. Coir, campaigning against the treaty, ... Continue reading »

10 May

The EU Reform Treaty - Your Questions Answered

An article about Joe Costello seen on joecostellotd.blogspot.com

Why does Europe need the Treaty of Lisbon? The European Union of 27 members is operating with rules designed for an EU of 15. It needs to modernise and update its working arrangements to allow it work more efficiently and also more ... Continue reading »

06 May

Lisbon Treaty

An article about Joe Costello seen on michaelcommane.blogspot.com

When Dublin Labour TD Joe Costello complained about Alive! being available in Dublin’s Pro-Cathedral he was told by a spokeswoman for the archdiocese that, “None of these publications while they use the church premises, ... Continue reading »

03 May

Activism compendium

An article about Joe Costello seen on funferal.org/blog

First, the picture to the left is of Labour TD Joe Costello, who for the last 5 years has run a weekly protest outside the Mater hospital, calling for better healthcare. Second, potentially good news for grad employees in private ... Continue reading »

02 Feb

8. R. Joe Costello TD Lab. and other public representatives at …

An article about Joe Costello seen on flickr.com/photos/jpdublin

J P. Ireland Photoline posted a photo:. 8. R. Joe Costello TD Lab. and other public representatives at Dublin Commemoration.... Continue reading »

11 Dec 2007

12. Local TD Joe Costello. Lighting Dublin's Tree Of Hope

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J P. Ireland Photoline posted a photo:. 12. Local TD Joe Costello. Lighting Dublin's Tree Of Hope.... Continue reading »

01 Jun 2007

Costello resumes Mater A&E protest - Saturday

Seen on The Labour Party - Welcome - Current Campaigns - Latest News - People Profiles

Labour Party Deputy for Dublin Central, Joe Costello, will resume his protest tomorrow, Saturday June 2 at the Mater Hospital, to highlight the continuing A&E crisis there.... Continue reading »

27 May 2007

Labour Becalmed

Seen on ie-politics

I heard Joe Costello, comfortably re-elected in Dublin Central, use this expression on the radio to describe the stagnation of Labour over the last three elections. This was a very bad result... Continue reading »

26 May 2007

Final count in Dublin Central

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The final count has been announced in Dublin Central, with Bertie Ahern (FF), Tony Gregory (FF), Joe Costello (Lab) and Cyprian Brady (FF) elected. And as I’ve bitten my tounge... Continue reading »

25 May 2007

Update: still grim for Mary Lou

Seen on techno-culture

With all boxes open: Ahern 36% Brady 3% Costello 12% Donohue 10% Fitzpatrick 5% Gregory 13% McDonald 9% Mckenna 6% Perry 2% Now it will be … in Stoneybatter, younger and older voters, opted for Tony Gregory or Joe Costello as their first, going... Continue reading »

23 May 2007

About Tomorrow

Seen on The Pleasures of Underachievement

A heavy workload today and the Champions’ League final will probably prevent me doing a last post on tomorrow’s election, so I will simply say that I am hoping for a change of government. No real surprise there - if I were able to vote, it would be going, as it did last time, to my fellow Sligo-man Joe Costello... Continue reading »

04 May 2007

Best of luck on the stump, folks.

Seen on ask direct – fundraising and marketing for non-profits and charities

A quick ‘good luck’ to Joe, Ged, Mark, Ivana and Colm with their endeavours to be elected / re-elected. Technorati Tags: general election 2007, labour, green party, gerald nash, joe costello, mark dearey, ivana bacik, colm keaveney... Continue reading »

18 Apr 2007

Irish political websites: A lot dumb, more to do?

Seen on iQ Blog - a blog about usability, accessibility and user-centred design

[ Screenshot of PD’s website showing text, another fine mess with Enda Kenny and Pat Rabbitte dressed as comedy duo, Laurel and Hardy] Blog award organiser, Damien Mulley, has got together with group bloggers, Irishelection.com, and announced the Online Irish Politics Awards. In their own words, The awards are designed to reward those... Continue reading »

16 Oct 2006

Drug Seizures Welcome but New Approach Needed to…

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The Labour Party TD for Dublin Central, Deputy Joe Costello, has congratulated the Gardai on the two major drug seizures in the Dublin area over the weekend. Deputy Costello said that while these seizures would represent a major set back for the drug barons involved, they also pointed to the extent of the drug problem we are facing. “The seizures... Continue reading »

10 Sep 2006

Autobiography

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1.Where did you take your default picture? Lizzie’s bedroom 2.What exactly are you wearing right now? White t-shirt. Brown combats. 3.What is your current problem? School. & coursework. 4.What makes you most happy? My friends 5.What’s the name of the song that you’re listening to? Nsync Dirty pop. 6.Any celeb you would marry? Not... Continue reading »

06 Sep 2006

Labour TD sets up blog to air fears for…

Seen on Popular Stories - Bohsnews

Local Labour TD Joe Costello has set up a dedicated blog to deal with the future of Phibsborough without Bohemian FC… daymountpark.blogspot.com: The new proposals from Liam Carroll of €65 million for Dalymount Park and the construction of a 10,000 seater stadium to replace it is a much improved and far more attractive option for Bohemians FC... Continue reading »


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