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Deplorable state of ICT in Irish schools

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:56:54 +0000

Again in January 2008 the Minister for Education and Science, Mary Hanafin, launching the Schools Broadband Access Programme said: “ICT in the classroom is important, both in terms of giving students the opportunity to achieve computer …... Continue reading »

Hanafin defends Fa¤ s scheme changes

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:35:27 +0000

By Niamh Connolly Political Correspondent Minister for Social and Family Affairs Mary Hanafin has insisted that the government's moves to boost access to the Fás workplace programme are starting to make an impact.... Continue reading »

Irish Autism Action: I wonder who else is reading this blog? An …

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 23:04:37 +0000

Our Good Friend Anonymous (who also tells me when I look tired) has helpfully dropped by the previous post on the changes to the DCA to share this reply to a Parliamentary Question from Mary Hanafin: Anonymous has left a new comment on …... Continue reading »

Jason O Mahony » Blog Archive » Here come the pleaders!

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:28:52 +0000

On top of that we naturally assume that the people carrying out such policy always have some sort of hidden agenda, as if Mary Harney and Mary Hanafin meet in secret, rubbing their hands in glee at how many people they have hurt today. …... Continue reading »

Molly'sBlog

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:23:40 +0000

On RTE news on 18/5/09, Mary Hanafin stated, in her usual Orwellian fashion, that the Department of Social and Family Affairs (DSFA) had now provided a financial incentive to encourage those under 20 to go into training or education. …... Continue reading »

The Irish Economy » Blog Archive » The concept of ‘legitimate …

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 14:42:35 +0000

I can only wonder what games the mandarins in Social Welfare are playing. It sounds like they’re throwing the kitchen sink at the prospect of serious social welfare cuts. I think it’s a symptom of Mary Hanafin not wanting to go down …... Continue reading »

At least one Minister reads her brief « Achem’s Blunt One

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:58:26 +0000

Mary Hanafin was in Kildare last night to launch a Kildare Community Education Partnership report on the community. As she spoke clutching her copy of the document – she mentioned that she had read it, and stressed how …... Continue reading »

Primal Sneeze » Blog Archive » Online dole forms

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 22:25:22 +0000

… forms for Jobseekers Benefit and Jobseekers Allowance are available for the first time to download from the Department of Social and Family Affairs website” reads the press release from Minister Mary Hanafin*. …... Continue reading »

Arse End Of Ireland: I Want A Nice Dirty Fight.

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:37:15 +0000

Mary Hanafin and any parent. Sweary and Old Knudsen. Piss-takes at dawn. Harassment at high noon. The pot and the kettle in a name calling contest. Lough Corrib and the Liffey. 1:59 PM; fitty flutt said… Me and Mrs. Doyle, …... Continue reading »

An Druma Mór: Tórramh Tony Gregory

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:36:40 +0000

Dúirt an tAthair Ó Dúill go raibh misneach agus prionsabal agus ónóir le linn a shaoil. Bhí Coimisnéir an Gharda, Fachtna Murphy, an iarThaoiseach Albert Reynolds agus an tAire Mary Hanafin orthu sin a bhí i láthair. …... Continue reading »

RTÉ Business: Morning business news – Dec 2

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:14:37 +0000

Time-bomb: Mary Hanafin, the Minister for Social & Family Affairs, says there is always the State pension to fall back on if managed funds collapse. Play ... Continue reading »

Greens welcome disability u-turn – News, frontpage – Braypeople.ie

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:19:54 +0000

… who are under 18 years of age should continue to receive that payment,' she said after Minister for Social Welfare and Family Affairs Mary Hanafin announced that 16 and 17-year-olds would continue to get disability allowance. …... Continue reading »

Malaysia bans Lesbianism | gaelick

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 23:39:53 +0000

Mary Coughlan? Mary Hanafin? All a pack of shits ... Continue reading »

Adhmhaidin: Dé Céadaoin 22 Deireadh Fómhair 2008

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 10:50:01 +0000

Mary Hanafin, Fianna Fáil & Donncha Mac Fhionnlaoich, Fine Gael, ag caint faoin hathraithe a fógraíodh inné ar shonraí na cáinaisnéise.... Continue reading »

BUDGET 2009 • thepropertypin.com

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 09:51:49 +0000

Did I hear correctly or did Mary Hanafin say on RTE radio 1 at lunchtime 'unfortunately people are living longer'. Wonder what Plan B is these cuts dont work out!! Yes she did. Fr Sean Healy in the same interview called her a liar. …... Continue reading »

An Irishman's Diary

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:23:05 +0000

TOMORROW the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Mary Hanafin, will unveil a new stamp for An Post commemorating the centenary of the introduction of statutory pensions in Britain and Ireland, writes Ronan O'Brien.... Continue reading »

Fat Rick will save the day

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:26:05 +0000

And if the boxer thing doesn’t work Fat Rick Moranis gives you his iron-clad guarantee to make you forget your troubles by doing his hilarious ‘I am the keymaster’ routine with Mary Hanafin playing the role of the gatekeeper. …... Continue reading »

Back-to-school allowance to assist parents

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:48:49 +0000

MINISTER FOR Social and Family Affairs Mary Hanafin has urged parents of school-going children to apply by text for part of a €46 million allocation to meet back-to-school costs.... Continue reading »

Hospital staff details on stolen laptop

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:48:33 +0000

Social Affairs Minister Mary Hanafin last week said she was unhappy her department had been kept in the dark about this stolen laptop. A third laptop of concern which went missing from C&AG staff contained hundreds of details of social …... Continue reading »

Killarney workers issue appeal to minister

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:47:44 +0000

THREE former Killarney social welfare office staff, with more than 60 years experience between them, have made a direct appeal to Social Welfare Minister, Mary Hanafin, to help save their jobs.... Continue reading »

Free Fees (with every packet of cornflakes)

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:38:40 +0000

Batt O’Keefe’s proposals (and it is worth noting that the Green Party are making it clear that this is NOT a government proposal, Mary Hanafin has likewise come out against it, as has the leader of the Progressive Democrats, …... Continue reading »

Government To Ban ‘Mullet’ Haircut As Crisis Deepens

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 15:47:34 +0000

The fact that two of the three ministerial Marys – Minister for Health and Children Mary Harney, and Minister for Social and Family Affairs Mary Hanafin – were present at today’s press conference in Dublin indicates this matter is also …... Continue reading »

Put your question to the minister

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:43:24 +0000

The minister facing questions for the next edition is Social and Family Affairs Minister Mary Hanafin. Do you have a question you would like to put to Minister Hanafin? Send me an email or leave a comment. A name with a town/county …... Continue reading »

Government to Launch Quango-busting Quango

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 18:44:38 +0000

Meanwhile Minister Without a Pulse Mary Hanafin has announced that once the less well-off members of society start stretching pennies in the face of a leaner economy she is confident that there will be enough copper wire for a viable …... Continue reading »

Reflections on the Weekend…

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 21:43:10 +0000

It also called on the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Mary Hanafin, to tackle the issue of fuel poverty among those depending on social welfare payments. Meanwhile Age Action has called on the government and the energy providers …... Continue reading »