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Are they thinking what he is thinking?

Politics in Ireland — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:54:36 +0000

It was then that Fine Gael MP, Tom Hayes, asked why it was necessary to amend the constitution in order to ratify the treaty – whence the only explanation that he got from government spokesmen was that the Attorney General said so. …... Continue reading »

Broadband needed now, and Minister sets up talking shop costing …

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 18 May 2008 17:34:11 +0000

In a speech to the Dáil this week, Deputy Tom Hayes pushed how broadband improvements are essential for Ireland’s economic future and are being neglected. After hearing that ECTA yesterday put Ireland 12th out of 15 European countries …... Continue reading »

Dispelling the Myths regarding the Lisbon Treaty

Politics in Ireland — Sun, 18 May 2008 00:10:07 +0000

1. The Treaty will Raise Taxes Contrary to what some would have us believe, the Reform Treaty does not provide a mechanism that will force Ireland to abandon its unique tax regime. This Treaty does not bring tax policy within the …... Continue reading »

Tipperary

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 25 May 2007 09:33:08 +0000

Tipperary Writes Simon of The Dossing Times on May 25th, 2007 Read More: Tipperary South, Tipperary North Lowry (Ind) 27.8% Smith (FF) 19.7% Hoctor (FF) 18% Ryan (ind) No word Coonan (FG) No word Kathleen O’Meara (Lab) 10.1% Seamie Morris (SF) no word South Tom Hayes (FG) 22% Mattie McGrath (FF) 20% Dr Martin Mansergh (FF) 16... Continue reading »

2007: The election post

Politics in Ireland — Fri, 18 May 2007 19:24:27 +0000

Well, I’ve been putting it off, and putting it off, but this little voice in my head kept saying “Dude, do it. Totally do it. You know you’ll hate yourself if you don’t do it…” SO, in the spirit of the great election posts of the past, I hereby present the all-new 2007 Atomictumor Wicked Awesome Oak Ridge Election Bonanza Spectacular!!!... Continue reading »

Bush Administration Seeks Changes to War Crimes…

Politics in Ireland — Wed, 09 Aug 2006 15:46:42 +0000

From the Washington Post: The Bush administration has drafted amendments to a war crimes law that would eliminate the risk of prosecution for political appointees, CIA officers and former military personnel for humiliating or degrading war prisoners, according to U.S. officials and a copy of the amendments. Officials say the amendments would... Continue reading »