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Do as I Say, Not as I Do

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 10:00:45 +0000

Martin Cullen. He was accompanied on this merry spree by Minister for Handguns, Willie “Dead Eye Dick” O’Dea, Minister for Costly Schoolbooks, Batt “Dead in the Water” O’Keeffe, and Minister for …... Continue reading »

The Munster Express Online » Archive » Public Information Meeting …

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 11:05:34 +0000

Congratulations to the Little Sisters of the Poor on the turning of the sod by Minister, Martin Cullen, of their new home in Ferrybank on Friday last, 31st October. Cards for Sale. There will be cards for sale after each Mass this …... Continue reading »

Kerry Airport grant allocation in doubt « Kerry News Blog

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 13:41:12 +0000

Then minister for transport Martin Cullen said the investment reflected the belief that the airports had a key role in facilitating balanced regional development. In the Budget it was announced that grant aid for the six airports was to …... Continue reading »

Money too tight for GPA to mention?

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 15:03:09 +0000

Those of us who thought Martin Cullen getting the Arts, Sport & Tourism portfolio would mean a windfall for Waterford can curse the ‘credit crunch'.... Continue reading »

Cullen urges Waterford to have ‘a big dream’

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 09:57:34 +0000

The Minister for Sport and Tourism, Martin Cullen, TD, spoke out about planning and development last week and suggested that there might be an over emphasis on conservation in this country.... Continue reading »

Weekly Caption Competition - Kenny Egan

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:39:23 +0000

Congratulations to last week's winner , enjoy you free bet at Boylesports.com. This week's caption features two Irishmen, Oympic silver medalist Kenny Egan and Sports Minister Martin Cullen.... Continue reading »

Cullen's colour bar

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:04:22 +0000

Madam, - Discussing Irish prospects of winning medals in future Olympics, Minister for Sport Martin Cullen said: “If you look at the success of the Afro-Caribbean athletes, it would be virtually impossible for a white person to win a …... Continue reading »

Minister Cullen impressed with Irish performances

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:59:50 +0000

Our Minister for Sport, Martin Cullen, is here in Beijing with his family for the two sessions of boxing.... Continue reading »

Beijing theatre offers food for thought

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:59:08 +0000

Martin Cullen, who's been in Beijing this week, managed to take three hours out to visit the “Egg” - the colloquial name for the national theatre in the city - and sit in on a rehearsal by pianist Lang Lang.... Continue reading »

Masks! is coming to an end. . .

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:02:20 +0000

Since Martin Cullen TD opened the exhibition on 4 July, people of all ages, from all over Ireland and abroad, have come through the doors of The Ark to enjoy the exhibition, workshops and performances. We had some great responses from …... Continue reading »

Mr Cullen goes to Beijing

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 09:42:38 +0000

So Martin Cullen is off to represent the nation at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Beijing.... Continue reading »

Cullen to represent Cabinet at Olympic Games in Beijing

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:15:19 +0000

MINISTER FOR Sport Martin Cullen will represent the Government at the Olympic Games in Beijing and will also attend the opening ceremony, his department has confirmed.... Continue reading »

Ski Resort for Dublin City Centre

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:24:13 +0000

Martin Cullen would organise just the right amount of private sector involvement. Killester would be Klosters. Welcome to “Bally-Zermatt”. The begrudgers are gone and a new generation will simply not be told “thus far and no further”. …... Continue reading »

Martin makes Redmond Fáilte Ireland chairman

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:51:58 +0000

Former Waterford Wedgwood CEO Redmond O'Donoghue is the new chairman of Fáilte Ireland, having been handed the high-profile post by Tourism Minister Martin Cullen yesterday.... Continue reading »

Irish Paralympic Team for Beijing 2008 announced by PCI in Dublin …

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:46:04 +0000

Martin Cullen TD at an event in Dublin today. Forty five elite athletes across nine sports will represent Ireland at the Beijing Games which get underway on September 6th, and run for twelve days. The official team kit, sponsored by …... Continue reading »

Irish government pays tribute to Dunlop

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 18 May 2008 17:32:39 +0000

Ireland’s Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism Martin Cullen TD has paid tribute to motorcyclist Robert Dunlop, who was tragically killed in Northern Ireland on Thursday.... Continue reading »

Scandal of public-sector waste

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 14 May 2008 17:28:41 +0000

I have already set out my stall on this - Martin Cullen should certainly have gotten the 'chop'. This blogger has decided to give Hanafin another chance to redeem herself and learn from her mistakes. For all Micheal Martin's failings, …... Continue reading »

Theatre Forum responds to Arts Plan

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 09 May 2008 22:49:29 +0000

As it’s just been announced Martin Cullen will be taking over from Seamus Brennan under new Taoiseach Brian Cowen, a response from the Department looks doubtful– as does the emergence of Brennan’s promised ‘Statement of Strategy’ from …... Continue reading »

The tearing of the Green

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:30:28 +0000

On November 1st, 2005, at the Government's fanfare launch of its 34 billion Transport 21 investment programme, then minister for transport Martin Cullen announced that St Stephen's Green would become the capital's key transport hub. …... Continue reading »

Port Development Plans for Waterford and Limerick Accelerate

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:01:46 +0000

Waterford-based Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Martin Cullen, recently called for large-scale developments to proceed in Waterford City. Minister Cullen said: “We certainly need to see some major developments commence in …... Continue reading »

Treaty won't fix taxing problem

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:03:57 +0000

Having watched Martin Cullen on 'Questions and Answers' bully anyone who did not agree with him, it made me feel like just voting no to Lisbon to show him that I won't be bullied.... Continue reading »

I want to tear down the walls, that hold me inside

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:48:21 +0000

In this case two politicians (and we feel fully justified in our criticism as they are from opposite sides of the political fence and yet demonstrate equally ill-informed opinions), Martin Cullen (FF) and Joan Bruton (Deputy Leader of …... Continue reading »

Groundhog Day is here to stay (Irish Independent Letters Page 16 …

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:48:57 +0000

However, commuter groups will rightly feel a certain sense of deja vu over the announcement, as Martin Cullen already launched the DTA to a fanfare of publicity in November, 2005. And herein lies the problem for the beleaguered commuter …... Continue reading »

Minister Cullen opens new Gaelcholáiste in Waterford

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 11:16:05 +0000

Minister for Social and Family Affairs Minister Martin Cullen TD, opened Waterford's new Gaelcholáiste Phort Lairge located at Six Cross Roads in the city last Friday.... Continue reading »

Cullen backs Cowen for top job

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 11:12:23 +0000

Waterford's cabinet representative Minister Martin Cullen bolted out of the traps to back Tánaiste Brian Cowen.... Continue reading »