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Dubliner's Dublin – Ballymun

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 13 May 2008 10:47:58 +0000

The local TDs are Noel Ahern (FF), Roisin Shortall (Lab) and Pat Carey (FF). In 2006, Ballymun Independent Councillor Vincent Jackson was appointed Lord Mayor of Dublin. The Bottom Line Regeneration. Regeneration. Regeneration. …... Continue reading »

Barry Douglas and Camerata Ireland take up residence at Castletown

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:16:32 +0000

Minister of State with responsibility for the OPW, Noel Ahern, TD said, ‘The regeneration of Castletown is about populating the house with events, creativity and dialogue, as it was originally intended, and the Office of Public Works is …... Continue reading »

MORNINGTON FLOOD PROTECTION SCHEME

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 18:45:05 +0000

The official launch of the public exhibition of the Mornington Flood Protection Scheme by Minister of State, Noel Ahern TD, took place today in the Bettystown Court Hotel. The Mornington River Drainage and Flood Relief Programme is set …... Continue reading »

TDs will be well-served by new €800000 kiosk at the House

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:29:15 +0000

A NEW Leinster House charity shop which was opened by Ceann Comhairle John O'Donoghue yesterday afternoon cost over €800000, according to Junior Minister Noel Ahern.... Continue reading »

Been there, bought the Taoiseach

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:11 +0000

there's Mark Durkan pretending to listen to Enda, there's Noel Ahern trying to eat a sandwich. Oh yea, and Martin McGuinness was there looking all elegant and statesmanly. Unlike most other 'celebrities' he is actually taller in real …... Continue reading »

Sea Stallion - The Viking Warship Arrives In Dublin Sea Stallion …

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 01:29:52 +0000

The Viking Longship arrived at Custom House Quay, Dublin at 1.35 pm on Tuesday 14th August 2007, to be greeted by the Lord Mayor of Dublin Councillor Paddy Bourke and Minister of State at the Department of Finance Mr Noel Ahern, TD. …... Continue reading »

In what must be a new low, FF are painting FG are pro-abortion to win votes

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 23 May 2007 18:10:00 +0000

In what must be a new low, FF are painting FG are pro-abortion to win votes May 23rd, 2007 — Chris Earlier today Damien noted on irishelection … but… Her: Well if you don’t, you’ll give Noel Ahern your number 1 won’t you? He’s very good... Continue reading »

Some Reasons NOT to Vote Fianna Fail

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 22 May 2007 19:37:27 +0000

Again in no particular order: 1. Bankless Bertie 2. The electronic voting debacle 3. Repeated refusals to accept responsibility 4. Airport policy 5. Martin Cullen 6. Use of Shannon by U.S. 7. Noel Ahern 8. John McGuinness … 11. Paisley’s support 12. Blair’s support 13. Billions wasted 14. Noel Treacy - lied to the public... Continue reading »

Leaks, smear Campaigns and the like!

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 08 May 2007 10:49:34 +0000

That was an interesting weekend. Will they, wont they .. they didnt bother, where the PD’s were concerned, they are still in government … campaign to bring down Mr. Ahern and in the process bring down Fianna fail. Fine Gael then make accusations back that any leaks are coming from within the current government. Meanwhile Noel Ahern... Continue reading »

“I have no evidence but I think….”

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 07 May 2007 20:23:14 +0000

the Taoiseach is guilty of leaking information to draw attention away from FF’s disastrous period in government and also he has locked a number of … to say it on? Truth is I’ve not saying that at all. Actually, it was Noel Ahern, brother of the Taoiseach... Continue reading »

No drugs task force for Limerick

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 22:52:20 +0000

After several attempts at writing this in a way that would seem, polite, I have decided to just tell it like it is. Noel Ahern is a gobshite. From Dáil transcript of 24th of April. Question put to him by Aengus O’Snodaigh (Sinn Féin) [I would like to] ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will establish as a matter... Continue reading »

Irish Hospital Consultants, Mickey Mouse Pay and Europe’s Highest Paid Health Minister!

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 21:06:44 +0000

The usual line taken in the media by representatives of powerful professional groups such as teachers and medical consultants is to try and downplay the main issue - more money - by spinning the yarn that it’s the interests of children and patients that are the primary motivator. One medical consultant left the cat out of the bag when he termed... Continue reading »

Comfortably Numb

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 08:19:05 +0000

The lads over at Irish Election pointed towards this story yesterday, in which breakingnews.ie reported that Fianna Fail played a song with drug references at their Ard Fheis. Apparently, Chelsea Dagger by the Fratellis was played (not half loud enough) as Brian Cowen began his “warm-up” speech (on energy saving initiatives?), and although the... Continue reading »

Don’t Feel Like Voting. You’re Better Off.

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 11:20:20 +0000

With apologies to Scissor Sisters. I love them really. Wake up, Celtic Tiger You’ve a head like Bertie’s arse Flabby, grey and impotent And the Dail is but a farce Good luck stirring voters, I don’t think it can be done So why do I bother blogging to interest when there’s none? Still, I play along though I’m feeling like a mong I’m gonna be the... Continue reading »

Free Heroin on the HSE says Ahern (Noel)

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 09:33:03 +0000

Prescribing heroin to drug users is “something that might happen in the future”, says Noel Ahern the Minister of State with responsibility for the national drugs strategy in yesterday’s Irish Times. I couldn’t agree……more! 80% of all crime is related to drug use. Heroin addicts needs a large sum of money every week to feed their habit. This... Continue reading »

Biting the hand that feeds you.

Politics in Ireland — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 06:12:37 +0000

Biting the hand that feeds you. Writes Simon of The Dossing Times on August 31st, 2006 Read More: Fianna Fail, Housing Considering this weeks cartoon are Fianna Fail biting the hand that feeds them? From the Irish Examiner. Property speculators should be taxed out of existence to keep prices down, warns Ahern Continue reading ‘Biting the... Continue reading »

Noel ‘No Mercy’ Ahern: Whatever He’s On, We’ll…

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 29 Aug 2006 07:00:09 +0000

[ dontfuckwithme2.jpg] Brother Bertie and unrelated namesake Dermot might hog most of the political headlines, but don’t underestimate Noel Ahern – he’s a political machine, sprinkling direct action and zero tolerance on his Ready Brek every morning. Put simply; Noel is here to kick ass and chew bubblegum. And he’s all out of bubblegum. Passing... Continue reading »

Chutzpah and Housing

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 06:14:43 +0000

That’s the word that springs to mind when looking at some of today’s headlines. “Ahern stands by performance on social housing” and “Minister vows to curb property speculator greed” appear together in today’s Irish Independent. So the Minister responsible for housing is looking for credit for promising to do something now that he has failed to... Continue reading »