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Associate Notes: The Amazing Adventures of the Honest and All …

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 10:55:32 +0000

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 »

Cllr Emer Costello: Costello Condemns Government for Failure to …

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 09:52:46 +0000

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 »

No Sex In This City

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 21:43:55 +0000

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 »

Cllr Emer Costello, Deputy Lord Mayor, & Joe Costello TD

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 09:43:33 +0000

The Labour Party ha postato una foto:. Cllr Emer Costello, Deputy Lord Mayor, & Joe Costello TD. Councillor Emer Costello.... Continue reading »

Plea to save the 'sacred' court at Kilmainham Jail

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 11:38:11 +0000

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 »

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

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:41:51 +0000

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'

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:41:47 +0000

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 »

Government 'must show bomb files'

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:12:36 +0000

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 »

TD calls for action to aid Dublin estates

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:36:12 +0000

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 »

"Alarmist"

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 15 May 2008 17:01:31 +0000

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 »

The EU Reform Treaty - Your Questions Answered

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 10 May 2008 22:48:15 +0000

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 »

Lisbon Treaty

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 06 May 2008 20:03:20 +0000

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 »

Activism compendium

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 03 May 2008 19:11:23 +0000

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 »

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

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 11:57:48 +0000

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

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

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:41:41 +0000

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

Costello resumes Mater A&E protest - Saturday

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 10:49:24 +0000

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 »

Labour Becalmed

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 27 May 2007 16:27:37 +0000

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 »

Final count in Dublin Central

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 26 May 2007 02:46:17 +0000

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 »

Update: still grim for Mary Lou

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 25 May 2007 12:18:13 +0000

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 »

About Tomorrow

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 23 May 2007 07:10:17 +0000

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 »

Best of luck on the stump, folks.

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 04 May 2007 07:53:29 +0000

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 »

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

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 23:00:00 +0000

[ 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 »

Drug Seizures Welcome but New Approach Needed to…

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 22:35:39 +0000

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 »

Autobiography

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 10 Sep 2006 08:34:00 +0000

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 »

Labour TD sets up blog to air fears for…

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 10:58:13 +0000

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 »