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Politics in Ireland — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:10:28 +0000

::Limerick Minister Peter Power in his new role with responsibility for Overseas Development, is in Brussels, representing Ireland today at an emergency meeting to discuss the Gerogia-Russia conflict. Story Here.... Continue reading »

Minister to unveil new Africa aid agency

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 15:49:57 +0000

Minister of State for Overseas Development Peter Power will today unveil a new Irish development agency today focusing on eradicating poverty in Africa.... Continue reading »

Peter Power and the Liz Bonnin Treaty

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 24 May 2008 19:41:08 +0000

In the topic of Liz, Peter Power—Limerick East TD, and recently-appointed Minister of State for Overseas Development—has written a guest post for The Limerick Blogger about her. The ‘yes’ camp has been fairly quiet up to recently, but, …... Continue reading »

Limerick East TD given junior ministry role

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 13 May 2008 19:34:52 +0000

Peter Power has been appointed at the Department of Foreign Affairs where he will take on the responsibility for Overseas Aid. Speaking to the Limerick Leader a short time ago, Mr. Power said, “I will continue to work tirelessly for the …... Continue reading »

Power threatened to resign if McCabe killers were released early

Politics in Ireland — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 23:52:20 +0000

Power threatened to resign if McCabe killers were released early March 28th, 2007 Fianna Fail TD Peter Power threatened to resign his position as a Dail deputy if the killers of Gerry McCabe were released early, it is claimed. Deputy Power made the revelation on today’s Limerick Today program. He told the presenter Ed Myres that he informed... Continue reading »

An Open Letter To Peter Power TD

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 22:11:26 +0000

While not strictly related to cannabis, I think this letter is worth reading because it raises some valid arguments against the ‘banning’ or prohibition of certain products as an effective policy. Peter Power is Limerick East TD for Fianna Fail. He is to “raise the dangers of so-called ‘party pills’ [containing BZP] in the Dáil as part of efforts... Continue reading »

Why Peter Power TD (FF) is a disgrace

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 10:27:25 +0000

Deputy Power’s stance on Limerick’s Bin Waivers is disgraceful. His party has presided over the privatisation of bin collections. His party has refused to bring in a national waiver for bin charges for pensioners. Now he is complaining that when Limerick set up a €500,000 scheme to help pensioners that it is not doing enough. You are the... Continue reading »

TD’s concerns over bin scheme

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 22:38:23 +0000

A local TD has described as discriminatory; a new bin wavier scheme that only applies to state pensioners who are living on their own. Peter Power told the Post this week that the scheme, newly implemented in the county, “discriminates unfairly against married pensioners”. “While I very much welcome the introduction of a limited bin waiver... Continue reading »