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Estd. 2005

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09 Feb

George Lee -Fine Gael -Dublin South By-Election 2009 « Irish …

An article about Olivia Mitchell seen on irishelectionliterature.wordpress.com

Lee at the time RTEs economics correspondent was a huge capture for Fine Gael. I wonder would Enda be as enthused now? I always felt that Alan Shatter and Olivia Mitchell were grimmacing in the photo with George. …... Continue reading »

18 Jul 2009

Number of visitors to Ireland plunged by over 18% in May; Irish …

An article about Olivia Mitchell seen on finfacts.com/irishfinancenews

Olivia Mitchell TD, Fine Gael tourism spokeswoman, termed the fall in visitor numbers as“nothing short of catastrophic.” Mitchell said: “The worst fears of all those working in the tourism industry have been realised, the summer season …... Continue reading »

09 Nov 2008

ValueIreland.com – Irelands Only Truly Independent Consumer Watchdog

An article about Olivia Mitchell seen on valueireland.com

Fine Gael’s Olivia Mitchell had the following comment to make on the fare increase:. This is against both taxi driver and consumer interests and unions are misguided if they think this is going to solve the problem of a lack of business ... Continue reading »

13 Jun 2008

Mitchell calls for ban on political slogan stickers on taxi cabs

An article about Olivia Mitchell seen on irishtaxi.org

Fine Gael Front Bench Spokeswoman, Olivia Mitchell TD, has criticised the placing of ‘No’ to Lisbon stickers on taxi cabs. Deputy Mitchell said that, as public service vehicles, taxis should not be used for political slogans. ... Continue reading »

09 Apr 2008

Fine Gael- let the stereotypes be

An article about Olivia Mitchell seen on darrenjprior.blogspot.com

We have an ineffective leader and only Richard Bruton, Brian Hayes, Olivia Mitchell and Michael Creed got back to me on the below email I sent our entire front bench (bar Leo) and Seanad leader two weeks ago. ... Continue reading »

17 Mar 2008

Criticism of Genealogy Service Fees

An article about Olivia Mitchell seen on irishfamilyhistory.ie/blog

An article by Stephen Collins of the Irish Times dated 13th March 2008 focuses on the reaction from Fine Gael spokeswoman for Arts, Sports and Tourism, Olivia Mitchell, who said she found this charge ‘regrettable’ and called for the ... Continue reading »

14 Mar 2008

Taxi unions seek new appeals process for sector

An article about Olivia Mitchell seen on taxiblog.co.uk

Tommy Gorman of the National Taxi Drivers Union apologised to the public for the disruption yesterday, but he condemned comments by Fine Gael transport spokeswoman Olivia Mitchell, who said gardaí should have removed protesters from ... Continue reading »

08 Feb 2008

FG's Olivia Mitchell admits getting money from Frank Dunlop

An article about Olivia Mitchell seen on independent.ie/breaking-news

Fine Gael TD Olivia Mitchell has told the Mahon Tribunal that she did receive money from Frank Dunlop in the 1990s.... Continue reading »

24 May 2007

Last minute podcast – Olivia Mitchell (Fine Gael)

Seen on Irish Election

Last minute podcast – Olivia Mitchell (Fine Gael) Writes Adam Maguire of Adam’s Blog on May 24th, 2007 Read More: Podcasting, Podcasts, Irish Election, Dublin South, Transport, Fine Gael I’ve just spoken to Olivia Mitchell of Fine … is available below in mp3 format. Olivia Mitchell mp3 ... Continue reading »

03 May 2007

A thursday round up of sorts.

Seen on Fatmammycat.com

Yesterday’s run was good, I ache slightly-as I predicted-but nothing so terrible that I want to scream and gobble Ibuprofen … would be hilarious if it weren’t so serious,” FG transport spokesperson Olivia Mitchell... Continue reading »

07 Mar 2007

Investment urged in rail freight

Seen on Meath on Track news blog l Navan Railway Line l Transport 21 Navan rail link

Irish Times, Michael O’Regan Wed, Mar 07, 2007 A three-party Private Member’s motion has called for increased investment in rail freight to reduce traffic emissions, accidents and road congestion. Fine Gael, Labour and the Green Party argued that oil prices were rising, and road congestion was costing businesses €2 billion a year. Carbon ... Continue reading »

16 Oct 2006

Aer Lingus: The madness just keeps on coming

Seen on Shankill Falls - Diarmaid Mac Aonghusa

It only took two weeks after the flotation of Aer Lingus for the first takeover bid to occur. The offer from Ryanair of 2.80 per share (after a flotation price of 2.20) has brought about a hysteria that would be laughable if it were not so sad. The behaviour of the Government and our so called oppostion in the guise of Olivia Mitchell has been... Continue reading »

09 Aug 2006

Fine Gael welcomes travel pass extensions -…

Seen on Travel Guide and Travel News Blog

Fine Gael welcomes travel pass extensions – RTE.ie August 9th, 2006 RTE.ie Fine Gael welcomes travel pass extensions RTE.ie, Ireland – 57 minutes ago Fine Gael’s Transport Spokeswoman Olivia Mitchell has welcomed the announcement of an extension to the free travel scheme. From … Govt announces plans to abolish free travel restrictions... Continue reading »

18 Jul 2006

Chaos at airport as passengers face huge queues

Seen on AviationAnswers - All Posts

From Ireland Online: Chaos reigned at Dublin Airport today as hundreds of travellers faced lengthy queues to pass through immigration checks after landing. Fine Gael Transport spokeswoman, Olivia Mitchell, claimed passengers had been delayed at Garda immigration booths for up to 90 minutes. “The two immigration booths available to EU and... Continue reading »

09 Jul 2006

Helpful kathy ireland guide

Seen on Helpful kathy ireland guide

Northern Ireland peace leaders find His Holiness and his visit inspiring BELFAST (NORTHERN IRELAND), 21 November – After opening the new headquarters of Mediation Northern Ireland on University Street today, His Holiness the Dalai Lama told a gathering of the management, staff, members, volunteers and guests that peace would come to Northern... Continue reading »


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