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15 Jun
They didn't see it coming
An article about Pat Rabbitte seen on eureferendum.blogspot.com
The general tenor of the piece is that the political establishment has remained “in a state of anger, but mainly confusion,” with “former Labour leader”, Pat Rabbitte, cited as saying: “A very great many people don't trust the political …... Continue reading »
Clear No vote as EU treaty fails
An article about Pat Rabbitte seen on pimpinturtle.com
“It’sa huge decision for this country,” said Labour TD and spokesman for justice Pat Rabbitte. “One has to respect the decision of the people.” The treaty, intended to make the EU stronger and more effective, had the backing of all the …... Continue reading »
28 May
Amendments to Immigration Bill
An article about Pat Rabbitte seen on pavee.ie/mediamonitor
Letter from Pat Rabbitte TD. “…..there are indeed several amendments of no consequence (technical and drafting) in the name of the Justice Minister. However one can count on the fingers of one hand the number of meaningful amendments …... Continue reading »
23 Apr
SciFest 2008
An article about Pat Rabbitte seen on comp.dit.ie
Opened in the morning by Pat Rabbitte TD the day included a session with the judges in the morning, lunch for the competitors and teachers (very generously provided by the Institute), a selection of science talks, science demonstrations …... Continue reading »
27 Mar
Deputy Pat Rabbitte, Mr David Fallon, Cllr Keith Martin
An article about Pat Rabbitte seen on councillorkeithmartin.blogspot.com
Deputy Pat Rabbitte, Secretary David Fallon and Cllr Keith Martin pictured at the Westport Electoral Area Selection Convention which was held on Tuesday (March 25th) in the Wyatt Hotel. Cllr Keith Martin was selected to contest a seat …... Continue reading »
26 Mar
DEUTSCHE BANK CHIEF EXECUTIVE: “I NO LONGER BELIEVE IN THE MARKET …
An article about Pat Rabbitte seen on dublinopinion.com
(Pat Rabbitte, July 2004). This needs to be updated, if for no other reason than this unassailable faith in the open market has not only been challenged by recent events, it has been dropped by some of the most serious players in world …... Continue reading »
24 Mar
March Meeting report
An article about Pat Rabbitte seen on westportlabour.blogspot.com
Mr Sammon added that Deputy Pat Rabbitte, Labour’s Spokesperson on Justice would be chairing the convention and would address the meeting on the issue of anti-social behaviour, crime and policing after the convention. …... Continue reading »
22 Mar
Mayo's First Selection Convention
An article about Pat Rabbitte seen on councillorkeithmartin.blogspot.com
Mayoman Pat Rabbitte TD will chair the Labour Party's Selection Convention for the Westport Electoral Area where Labour hope to win a seat on Mayo County Council. Deputy Pat Rabbitte, Labour's Spokesperson on Justice will also address …... Continue reading »
08 Mar
Here We Go… Hi Big Brother!
An article about Pat Rabbitte seen on hiddenireland.wordpress.com
“We have not yet seen any specific proposals from the Government, either in terms of a statutory instrument or anything else,” says Pat Rabbitte, Labour’s justice spokesman. Rabbitte vows not to let this happen again with the impending …... Continue reading »
22 Feb
Rabbitte queries claims TDs got 6200 passports last year
An article about Pat Rabbitte seen on independent.ie/national-news
FORMER Labour leader Pat Rabbitte said last night that official information did not support the Taoiseach's claim that 6200 passports were issued last year on a TDs' drop-box system.... Continue reading »
21 Feb
Rabbitte blames 'cut price' sale of lands
An article about Pat Rabbitte seen on independent.ie/national-news
Dublin Corporation's decision to have a “bargain basement” sale of valuable land may have created some of the problems now under investigation by the planning inquiry, former Labour leader Pat Rabbitte said yesterday.... Continue reading »
05 Feb
Garrett the Singer, When he Should be a Slugger
An article about Pat Rabbitte seen on dublinopinion.com
On this occasion though Pat Rabbitte was offering his usual excuses and Garret was there to take him to task. This time it was about the fact that throughout the whole election the Labour party never challenged Fianna Fail on the …... Continue reading »
23 Jan
Up Close and Personal With… Brendan O’Carroll
An article about Pat Rabbitte seen on gubuwire.com
Okay… You’re mother was a TD, have you ever thought of going into politics? BOC. I did want to at one stage, but Pat Rabbitte told me I’d never get elected because I looked like a rat. (more…)... Continue reading »
29 Dec 2007
One Meaning of Recognition
An article about Pat Rabbitte seen on disillusionedlefty.blogspot.com
Something changed, indeed. Pat Rabbitte recommended the book on radio, is what happened. And just this once, the public listened to Pat Rabbitte. What was that Jean-Paul? Hell is other people. Nothing's changed, at all.... Continue reading »
18 Dec 2007
ChancerSpun: But, Is He Happy Now?
An article about Pat Rabbitte seen on thechancer.ie
Defining Political Moments Of 2005, Part 681: Labour’s Pat Rabbitte introduces the superfluous comma to Irish politics. Little did Pat know that he was punctuating his own political death warrant! Ha ha haaaaa! …... Continue reading »
30 Sep 2007
Disturbing Northern Ireland’s political peace: Labour prepare to fight elections north of the border
An article about Pat Rabbitte seen on yourfriendinthenorth
The following is an article I penned a few weeks back and never got around to publishing on this site … years ago to, as Pat Rabbitte put it in its inaugural meeting, “create space for debate on the centre... Continue reading »
05 Sep 2007
what's left after pat rabbitte?
An article about Pat Rabbitte seen on ALL SMOKE AND MIRRORS by JL Pagano
Since I teased you all with my views on the Labour Party in my last post which were curtailed by my own rules and regulations, I guess it behooves me to elaborate. And as we all know, nothing motivates a writer more than a good ol’ behooving so here goes… If Left wing politics is a swimming pool,... Continue reading »
31 Aug 2007
New leader must tackle image: Rabbitte
An article about Pat Rabbitte seen on RTÉ News and Current Affairs - Irish and International News
The outgoing Labour leader, Pat Rabbitte, says whoever replaces him must tackle the problem with the branding image of the party.... Continue reading »
24 Aug 2007
Pat Rabbitte is going to resign this afternoon
An article about Pat Rabbitte seen on Dublin Opinion · It's a group blog. What more do you need to know?
Pat Rabbitte is going to resign this afternoon Thursday, August 23, 2007 in Labour, politics/Ireland by Donagh | 2 comments 0-1-patrabb.JPG So he goes. According to RTE news Pat Rabbitte, leader of the Labour Party, is to resign this afternoon. “Labour Party leader Pat Rabbitte is expected to announce his resignation this afternoon... Continue reading »
22 Aug 2007
Ongoing battle for equality requires strong Labour Party
An article about Pat Rabbitte seen on The Labour Party - Welcome - Current Campaigns - Latest News - People Profiles
I am delighted to be here today particularly because of the theme chosen for this session - the Labour Movement. It echoes a debate that is being kick-started within the Labour Party by our leader Pat Rabbitte. Last month he spoke at the Tom Johnson Summer school and I would like to quote... Continue reading »