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Gold Mining Reply from Dept

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:46:31 +0000

Liz McManus TD, Labour's spokesperson on Natural Resources has received a response from the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources in relation to Gold Mining in Mayo. Liz McManus took the issue up with the Dept in …... Continue reading »

Chemical Gormley

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 09:54:14 +0000

2 of the cylinders contain Hydrogen cyanide which local TD Liz McManus points out is the very same al-Qa’ida planned to use in the New York subway system. The cylinders of waste are to be destroyed in a “controlled burn” that requires a …... Continue reading »

Don’t Be Shy (or To Live and Die in Clara)

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 15 May 2008 17:11:25 +0000

Party spokesperson, Liz McManus, TD, said:. 'The strategy would require the Minister to specify a comprehensive set of measures to ensure the efficient use of energy and set a target date for achieving the objective of ensuring that, …... Continue reading »

Don’t Be Shy (or To Live and Die in Clara)

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 14 May 2008 17:27:27 +0000

Party spokesperson, Liz McManus, TD, said: ‘The strategy would require the Minister to specify a comprehensive set of measures to ensure the efficient use of energy and set a target date for […]... Continue reading »

Labour Party following up on the price of diesel

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 05 May 2008 22:48:20 +0000

According to this press release from Liz McManus TD, the research compiled by AA Roadwatch showed the disparity clearly, and now she was writing to the National Consumer Agency to have them follow up. She's apparently already gone to …... Continue reading »

Labour Party announces investigates price difference between …

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:37:38 +0000

Today Deputy Liz McManus proposed and got the agreement of the Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources to investigate the disparity that has arisen in relation to petrol and diesel costs. …... Continue reading »

A lively start to debates on Lisbon Treaty

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:01:30 +0000

Liz McManus TD and Blair Horan of the Civil and Public Services Union got the ball rolling on Thursday night. Liz pointed out that the core values of the Treaty are in alignment with the core values of the Labour Party emphasising as …... Continue reading »

Discussion Session on Lisbon Reform Treaty

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:53:16 +0000

Along with my colleague Liz McManus TD and Blair Horan, General Secretary of the Civil Public and Services Union (CPSU), I will be fielding questions on the Treaty and providing a forum for the general public to air their views on …... Continue reading »

BRAY- COUNTY WICKLOW

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 11:58:14 +0000

Author James Joyce lived in 1 Martello Terrace, Bray (a house that is now the home of Labour Party deputy leader, Liz McManus) during part of his childhood, from 1887 to 1891. The house next door, 2 Martello Terrace, also had its share …... Continue reading »

McManus welcomes Bray Head special amenity order

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:56:47 +0000

-Statement from Liz McManus-. An Bord Pleanala have written to me to confirm that they have issued a Special Amenity Area Order for Bray Head. The Order has been granted on account of the “outstanding natural beauty of the area, …... Continue reading »

IAA on East Coast FM

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 19:38:22 +0000

Local TD Liz McManus will be on air discussing the matter. The acting chair Ronan Lowe will be representing the IAA and the Sport of Airsoft as a whole. I would ask that the community remain a single entity on this and show reserve and …... Continue reading »

Barnacoyle School to be recognised by the Department of Education

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:57:13 +0000

The news that the provision of ABA teaching at Barnacoyle school in Wicklow is to be sanctioned by the Minister for Education and Science and her Department has been welcomed by Wicklow Deputy Liz McManus TD. …... Continue reading »

Bellygrass and beyond!

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:43:55 +0000

Well, I've seen the future and its called bellygrass… At yesterday's Oireachtas Committee on Climate Change a presentation given by Jerry Murphy of UCC had us all sitting up on our hind legs. He talked about biofuel and grass can be …... Continue reading »

Labour Party questions RTE medium-wave shutdown

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:06:14 +0000

The party’s communication spokesperson Liz McManus said that the shutdown was in violation of the spirit of the Good Friday Agreement, because it will cut off one of the traditional cross-border links. …... Continue reading »

McManus gets wishy washy answer about Allergan grant aid

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 13:11:53 +0000

Deputy Liz McManus has received a reply to her request for information from the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, relating to the grant aid provided to the Allergan company. Deputy McManus said: “Allergan recently announced …... Continue reading »

Court decision on costs in O’Cuanachain case devastating

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:15:57 +0000

The decision by the High Court not to award costs to the parents of an autistic child, Cian and Yvonne Ó Cuanacháin has been called ‘devastating’ by Wicklow Deputy Liz McManus TD. She said: “This couple have bravely fought for their …... Continue reading »

Stop Climate Chaos

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:18:17 +0000

It rained on the Parade organised by the Stop Climate Chaos Coalition but that didn't stop us stalwarts togging out in our rain gear and fighting the high winds with our banners. It was good to see a healthy turnout of Labour Youth …... Continue reading »

€155 — the total spent by ministers on public travel

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 12:07:21 +0000

Last night, Labour’s Liz McManus said the €155 bill across government departments was a “dismal reflection of the state of the public transport system”. “It is also an indication that there is no desire at government level to change the …... Continue reading »

Westport supports Shell to Sea

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 21:58:30 +0000

Labour energy spokeswoman Liz McManus agreed that issues of exploration and royalties were important, but she warned delegates that accepting the motion, as it was drafted, would leave the State open to the risk of paying enormous …... Continue reading »

Deadline for Labour nominations is set

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 12:21:45 +0000

Noon on Thursday next is to be the deadline for nominations to succeed Pat Rabbitte as leader of the Labour Party.... Continue reading »

Thursday Read 'Ems: Shorter Archbishop Brady: Ins…

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 07:13:48 +0000

Thursday Read 'Ems: Shorter Archbishop Brady: Instead of giving your money to psychics, you should be giving it to the church. Liz McManus should take over for Pat Rabbitte as head of the Labour Party. Not only is McManus … on her several decades in elected office. Plus, she has a blog. Ireland needs more women such as McManus... Continue reading »

Jobs must be protected at Wicklow book binders

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 00:37:54 +0000

Labour Party TD for Wicklow Liz McManus has pledged her support to the workers occupying Reilly’s Bookbinders in Wicklow Town since Wednesday 18 July.... Continue reading »

McElwee terms of reference not good enough

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 22:21:32 +0000

The Labour Party Deputy Leader, Liz McManus TD, has welcomed the publication today of the terms of reference for the inquiry established by the HSE into the controversy surrounding Niall McElwee... Continue reading »

Liz McManus

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 26 May 2007 00:54:33 +0000

Liz McManus Writes Cian of Where’s Me Country? on May 26th, 2007 Read More: ElectionResults, Irish Election, Labour Party, Irish Politics Going to be elected in next ten minutes in Wicklow... Continue reading »

Party candidates grilled by farmers - Doran (Independent)

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 08 May 2007 08:43:44 +0000

Party candidates in the upcoming election received a grilling from farmers at the IFA meeting in Aughrim on Monday, April 29 … Independent candidate Evelyn Cawley; Carmel McKenna, from People Before Profit Alliance; Liz McManus … Labour’s Liz McManus if he could pitch a tent in Pat Rabbitte’s garden. “There are plenty of walks... Continue reading »