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Over 30 District Courts across 12 counties to be closed - The …

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 09:44:13 +0000

Fine Gael TD Michael Ring labelled the move by the Courts Service to close the six courts in Co Mayo as “a disgrace”. “The Government policy has been decentralisation, but this is bringing services further away from rural people,” he …... Continue reading »

Who's really to blame for "Rip Off Ireland"

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:43:58 +0000

On Thursday last week, only a few days after I wrote this post about whether it was consumers or businesses that were at fault for the perception of “rip off Ireland”, Michael Ring, the Fine Gael TD for my home county of Mayo came up …... Continue reading »

Do Something!

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 18:07:39 +0000

TD Michael Ring, who brought the question to the Dáil in November, told me, “I have tabled further Parliamentary Questions for answer when the Dáil resumes at the end of the month.” While we are thankful to those in government who are …... Continue reading »

Is Ring eyeing Europe?

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:14 +0000

Michael Ring has not ruled out being a candidate in the next European Parliament elections.... Continue reading »

We love Michael Ring!

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 12:07:52 +0000

The people of Mayo are lucky to have Michael Ring in their corner. The TD went on the 1 o'clock news today on RTE to take on this woman called Trina Vargo who has come out against the Irish undocumented. (Click here to see the piece) …... Continue reading »

Cupla focal … with a little help from Dinny

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 12:20:11 +0000

Michael Ring was caught out during the 'cupla focal' controversy last week but yesterday, he left nothing to chance. After being exposed as having limited Irish by a Sunday newspaper reporter... Continue reading »

Fine Gael Mayo Ticket up for Grabs

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 10 Apr 2006 09:42:21 +0000

Fine Gael Mayo Ticket up for Grabs Writes Cian of Where’s Me Country? April 10th, 2006 Read more: Fine Gael, Mayo Recent reports of any and every body trying to get a grab on Enda Kenny’s coat tails in Mayo are continued in the Indo today. Fine Gael feel that now is an opportune time to win three seats in the Mayo Constituency. “With FG... Continue reading »

Tongue Tied

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 21 Dec 2005 10:36:02 +0000

Crib Craziness Hospital managers at a facility in Ireland have insisted that the traditional Christmas crib be removed from the foyer and retired to non-public areas to avoid showing preference for any one faith over another, according to the Mayo News. Managers at the Mayo General Hospital in Castlebar said the crib can only be put out in... Continue reading »

‘Deep unrest’ unless Shell gas platform goes off…

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 04 Jul 2005 05:28:18 +0000

‘Deep unrest’ unless Shell gas platform goes offshore Filed under: an prÃomhbhÃ³thar Irish Independent [ Image Hosted by ImageShack.us] A DEFIANT message was delivered to Shell E&P Ireland (SEPIL) at a rally in Castlebar, Co Mayo attended by up to 1,500 people yesterday, that there would be serious unrest and protests if the firm did not... Continue reading »

‘Rossport Five’ vow to challenge court inj…

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 02 Jul 2005 21:24:41 +0000

BreakingNews.ie 01/07/2005 - 15:46:52 The five Mayo men who were jailed for contempt vowed today to challenge a court injunction ordering them not to obstruct work on the Corrib Gas pipeline. Their case will be based on the consent of the Minister, who their solicitor says only gave the go ahead for the pipeline to be marked out, not for... Continue reading »

‘Rossport Five’ vow to challenge court inj…

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 01 Jul 2005 15:32:00 +0000

‘Rossport Five’ vow to challenge court injunction Filed under: an prÃomhbhÃ³thar BreakingNews.ie 01/07/2005 - 15:46:52 The five Mayo men who were jailed for contempt vowed today to challenge a court injunction ordering them not to obstruct work on the Corrib Gas pipeline. Their case will be based on the consent of the Minister, who their... Continue reading »