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08 Jan 2009
Said & Done
An article about Joe Costello seen on tribune.ie/section/news
Labour TD Joe Costello pays tribute to Tony Gregory TD following his death on Friday. We are not in government for the sake of being there. If we are not advancing our aims, then we must – and we will – think again …... Continue reading »
31 Dec 2008
Dublin IRSP: IRSP opposed to second Lisbon Referendum
An article about Joe Costello seen on dublinirsp.blogspot.com
When the IRSP representative questioned Joe Costello, Labour Party, at the same meeting about his party’s apparent change of heart regarding a second referendum he was unable to give a straight answer. The question was put to Joe that …... Continue reading »
23 Nov 2008
Associate Notes: The Amazing Adventures of the Honest and All …
An article about Joe Costello seen on associatenotes.blogspot.com
Joe Costello of the Labour Party asked again:. The directly elected EU President Mr. Ganley proposes seems to be the opposite of what he wants. He claims he wants more democracy in the European Union and Ireland to have more influence. …... Continue reading »
18 Oct 2008
Cllr Emer Costello: Costello Condemns Government for Failure to …
An article about Joe Costello seen on emercostello.blogspot.com
Cllr Emer Costello & Joe Costello TD have called on the Minister for Education to respond to the Educate Together National Petition Day, today 25th September, and to register Educate Together as a patron of second-level schools. …... Continue reading »
14 Sep 2008
No Sex In This City
An article about Joe Costello seen on blogaire.blogspot.com
I heard Joe Costello, TD being interviewed on the radio over the weekend about a statement that he issued condemning the sex shops operating in Phibsboro. Apparently you can open a grocery shop and change it overnight to a sex shop …... Continue reading »
10 Aug 2008
Cllr Emer Costello, Deputy Lord Mayor, & Joe Costello TD
An article about Joe Costello seen on flickr.com/photos/labourparty
The Labour Party ha postato una foto:. Cllr Emer Costello, Deputy Lord Mayor, & Joe Costello TD. Councillor Emer Costello.... Continue reading »
03 Aug 2008
Plea to save the 'sacred' court at Kilmainham Jail
An article about Joe Costello seen on fenian32.livejournal.com
Labour party TD Joe Costello, who is a veteran supporter of the jail, agreed that the site should be maintained as part of the museum. “Kilmainham Jail is now a fabulous museum which is a must see on every tourist's itinerary. …... Continue reading »
20 Jul 2008
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 2008
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 2008
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 2008
"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 2008
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 2008
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 2008
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 2008
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
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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
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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.
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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?
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[ 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 »