Irish Politics, Politicians in Ireland, TDs, Irish Government

No Auction Politics?>>That’s Strange

Seen on Daniel O Neill

“Reckless, alarming auction politics will bankrupt the country” were Seamus Brennan’s words last week and yet, this week Fianna Faíl are singing from a different hym sheet… I’ve heard about breaking promises after an election but this is ridiculous!!!! The motley crew in Fianna Faíl have astounded everyone by delivering a set of election... Continue reading »

INSIDE POLITICS - FIANNA FAIL ARD FHEIS

Seen on Harry McGee

In the knowledge it’s a little vulgar for first thing Monday morning, we still couldn’t resist distorting the famous Mae West line to describe the amazing conversion that happened Fianna Fail this weekend:“Is that a gavel in your pocket and are you just happy to see me?” For having spent many weeks slating the opposition for getting involved in... Continue reading »

Aine Lawlor wimps out

Seen on GUBU

SO, Morning Ireland has a reputation for having an in-house style that is aggressive and uncompromising. I admit I am a regular listener because it certainly has authority, sets the agenda for the day and is very professional. However, sometimes I really feel that they are a bit useless when interviewing cabinet members. Today was a good... Continue reading »

Fear FF Bearing Gifts

Seen on Senator Brendan Ryan’s Blog

“I fear the Greeks when they come bearing gifts” is an old Latin saying. A modern Irish equivalent would be “I fear Fianna Fáil when they come bearing gifts,” particularly when it comes to Cork Airport. The ‘gifts’ were of course the promise that Cork Airport would start off its new “independent” existence debt-free and that all Aer Rianta’s debt... Continue reading »

UCD Students Protest At Fianna Fail AGM

Seen on Soundtracks for Them

Last thursday night in UCD a number of CFE activists picketed the annual Kevin Barry Cummann (Fianna Fail UCD) AGM against the reintroduction of fees. About 10 activists disrupted the meeting which was meant to be addressed by The Minister for Transport Seamus Brennan, who was replaced at the last minute by Senator Geraldine Feeney. As the... Continue reading »

Irish people have the fourth highest quality of li…

Seen on Irish Tribesman

UTV: The latest United Nations Development Report ranks the Republic of Ireland fourth in a list of 159 countries in terms of life expectancy, literacy, education and GDP per capita. Ireland`s average income per head is put at just under €30,000. Only Australia, Iceland and Norway are ahead of Ireland in the report, however, Ireland trails in... Continue reading »

Little and large…experience

Seen on The Byrne Blog

Believe it or not, I do actually mean experience. Seamus Brennan gave the new candidates an extremely insightful talk at the Ard-Fheis on campaign strategy. He has years of practical campaign experience and us “newbies” learned a lot. Now is time to put them into practice. We also had a good chat about the progress that’s being made in... Continue reading »

Minister pushing take-up of carers’ welfare s…

Seen on BreakingNews.ie: Ireland

Minister for Social Affairs Seamus Brennan is seeking to increase the take-up of welfare supports available to carers.... Continue reading »

Motorway Madness - By Father Sean McDonagh

Seen on TaraWatch

[ 070802gridlock.jpg] MOTORWAY MADNESS by Father Sean McDonagh. Dalgan Park I deplore Bord Pleanala’s decision to approve the M3 motorway on August 25, 2003. Everyone will agree that, after decades of neglect, there is a need to improve the transport infrastructure in Ireland. The place to start this is with an effective national spatial... Continue reading »

The Damascene Conversion Continues

Seen on Irish Election

Seamus Brennan released a reaction to Enda’s Michael Collins principle stuff which has been consigned to, well, nowhere. It seems his department is really sinking into his skin; “It’s time for Fine Gael and Enda Kenny to stop the cynical campaigning and allow an honest debate between parties. Soundbite-driven, attack politics may be good as a […]... Continue reading »

Minister Brennan urged to correct pension…

Seen on BreakingNews.ie: Ireland

Minister Brennan urged to correct failure to pay pensions The Minister for Social and Family Affairs Seamus Brennan is being urged to sort out a blip in the system, which has left a number of newly-retired people without their pensions for up to three months. Minister Brennan’s department has sent them a letter advising of the delay in processing... Continue reading »

Mandatory pensions system meets controversial…

Seen on Insurance Business Review - Industry News, Information, Research

Mandatory pensions system meets controversial reaction in IrelandProposals outlined by the Irish social affairs minister Seamus Brennan to make extra pension contributions compulsory for everyone have met with a mixed reaction.9 Aug 2006 5:23pm... Continue reading »

Brennan spurns idea of alliance with Greens

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Minister Seamus Brennan has differed sharply with a Cabinet colleague over whether Fianna Fail should consider coalition with the Green Party. Mr Brennan said he believed that at the general election voters should face a straight choice between re-electing the present government with a clear record of achievement and the opposition... Continue reading »

Brennan: Consultation on carers strategy to…

Seen on BreakingNews.ie: Ireland

Minister for Social and Family Affairs Seamus Brennan has promised that consultations will begin shortly on a national strategy to support the estimated 150,000 carers in Ireland.... Continue reading »

Brennan backs Fahey over allegations - Ireland…

Seen on Google News Ireland - Ireland

Brennan backs Fahey over allegations Ireland Online - 6 hours ago Minister for Social and Family Affairs Seamus Brennan has said that he does not believe his Government colleague Frank Fahey has a case to answer over his multi-million-euro business interests. Green Party leader seeks Fahey resignation Evening Echo Fahey asks gardaí to investigate... Continue reading »