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24 Nov 2007
Why someone has to resign - Mary Harney
An article about Mary Harney seen on dansullivan.blogspot.com
The core problem for Mary Harney in all this is pretty simple, she is (just all our other ministers) more than happy to associate herself with any success stories that come out in health services say a reduction in deaths from heart …... Continue reading »
23 Nov 2007
Cancer fiasco is a national disgrace
An article about Mary Harney seen on independent.ie
Embattled Health Minister Mary Harney dramatically revealed last night she was kept in the dark about a major inquiry into hundreds of suspected cancer blunders.... Continue reading »
Harney's not the only one should quit
An article about Bertie Ahern seen on skinflicks.blogspot.com
On this list from the Department of Health, you can see that the two front runners to replace Bertie Ahern as Fianna Fail leader (and de facto Taoiseach of the nation) are BOTH former health ministers. …... Continue reading »
“put it on a formal basis analogous to the Schengen agreement..”
An article about Brian Lenihan seen on sluggerotoole.com
Although.. the Minister for Justice, Brian Lenihan, has just unveiled a new fingerprint system which “will allow gardaí to electronically capture and store the fingerprints of all non-EU nationals and to take such prints at ports and …... Continue reading »
MPs attend Dail joint committee
An article about Noel Treacy seen on fenian32.livejournal.com
Committee chair, Fianna Fail deputy Noel Treacy, described the meeting as “an historic occasion”. “This is a truly historic day and one that is unprecedented in the history of our parliament,” he said. …... Continue reading »
Ireland-Dr James Reilly (FG) exposes major deficiencies in cancer …
An article about James Reilly seen on johnbarrysblog.blogspot.com
FG health spokesman, Dr James Reilly, called for Mary Harney’s resignation following the revelation today that 97 women who had breast ultrasounds at Portlaoise Hospital are to be recalled for surgical review. …... Continue reading »
22 Nov 2007
Review underway into storage of personal data
An article about Brian Cowen seen on independent.ie
Finance Minister Brian Cowen has told the Dail that a comprehensive review on the storage of personal data across all government departments has been underway since last month.... Continue reading »
Mary Harney is to the health service…
An article about Mary Harney seen on twentymajor.net
…what Karen Carpenter is to overeating. Mary Harney’s so bad at her job even Nick Leeson is laughing at her. The fat lady is singing, fat lady.... Continue reading »
Notes From Chancerdom 21/11/07
An article about Mary Harney seen on thechancer.ie
Mary Harney wants you to pay through the nose for safe sex - join the campaign to reduce tax on condoms now! 4. Move over, Cecelia - the next Irish author to break it big in Hollywood is master of horror Darren Shan. …... Continue reading »
NO ROAD CLOSURE AT DONACARNEY
An article about Thomas Byrne seen on thomasbyrne.blogspot.com
After speaking with Adrian Hobbs, the Slane Area Engineer, I can assure residents that the road between Donacarney and Bettystown will not be closing from November 26 as a sign states outside Whitefield Manor. The Area Engineer has told …... Continue reading »
When TDs Freelance:
An article about Mary O'Rourke seen on thechancer.ie
Mary O’Rourke: currently rocking the house behind the Kitsu counter at the Mullingar branch of Spar.... Continue reading »
Life after losing: what ex-PD Michael McDowell did next . . . .
An article about Ruairi Quinn seen on soapboxireland.blogspot.com
“The most important thing he did was to denounce criminality by the IRA and Sinn Fein, ” agrees former Labour Party leader and constituency rival, Ruairi Quinn. “When Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern wanted to blur it, he forced the Shinners …... Continue reading »
Give Us More F**Kin’ Money! - Farrell Fights The Good Fight
An article about Brian Cowen seen on irishmovies.blogspot.com
At a charity event earlier today, Colin Farrell (right) stood up and was counted when he called for The Minister For Finance Brian Cowen to answer the calls of the Irish film industry for more support, by allowing an extension and …... Continue reading »
21 Nov 2007
Road to Copenhagen
An article about John Gormley seen on cuffestreet.blogspot.com
John Gormley's 40% improvements in the Building Regulations will hopefully kick in for all new planning applications from the middle of next year, but every other sector from agriculture to industry will have to play its part. …... Continue reading »
Dáil sketch (Courtesy Sunday Independent)
An article about Enda Kenny seen on soapboxireland.blogspot.com
Last week, even Enda Kenny hit the nail on the head when he noted the department was like a “baby's alimentary canal, there's a huge appetite at one end and no responsibility at the other”. This left us all the more puzzled when Bertie …... Continue reading »
A Right Banker: Bartholomew Cashes Out*
An article about Bertie Ahern seen on thechancer.ie
Then Minister for Finance Bertie Ahern landed at the AIB on O’Connell Street in 1993 and walked away with a IR£20000 loan, even though he wasn’ta customer there at the time. He neglected to fill out any paperwork, and the records of the …... Continue reading »
Bertie Ahern and friends to continue to loot Ireland for 5 more years
An article about Bertie Ahern seen on eirbiz.com
He told lies at the Mahon Tribunal. He told lies before the last General Election. He tells lies when asked questions in the Dail/Irish Parliament. He obfuscates and turns logic on it’s head at every opportunity. …... Continue reading »
Help ban the bulb in Ireland
An article about John Gormley seen on greenpeace.org.uk/feed
We're asking for your help - sign the petition below and tell John Gormley, the environment minister, to ban the bulb (and you don't have to live in Ireland to sign).
Bad governance
An article about Bertie Ahern seen on saorla.blogspot.com
In April 1992, Bertie Ahern further improved terms for the oil and gas companies by needlessly reducing the corporation tax from 50% to 25%(lowest rate in the worldwide). Recent investigations uncovered that he had no bank account …... Continue reading »
Nob Nation - TD TV
An article about Willie O'Dea seen on briangreene.com/bhg
Willie O’Dea hosts the first programme on the new Dáil channel, TD TV. Blogged with Flock.... Continue reading »
De Rossa vs Harney: who do you think has their facts straight?
An article about Mary Harney seen on yourfriendinthenorth.blogspot.com
I was encouraged then to see our old comrade Proinsias De Rossa slate Mary Harney over an explanation she gave for failing to take a simple step that could help fight the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, not to mention combating …... Continue reading »
Donegal TD raises concerns over criminal activity at border
An article about Joe McHugh seen on independent.ie
Fine Gael TD for Donegal North-East Joe McHugh says the increase in criminal activity along the border, is a serious cause of concern.... Continue reading »
RTÉ News: Taoiseach backs Irish honours system
An article about Caoimhghin O Caolain seen on streetsofdublin.wordpress.com
Labour’s Eamon Gilmore said the more he heard about the idea the less he liked it, asking how an honours system would be compatible with a republic where everyone was equal. But Caoimhghin O’Caolain of Sinn Féin said he was in favour of …... Continue reading »
20 Nov 2007
Letter for our patients
An article about Sean Ardagh seen on jordanspharmacy.ie/hp_wordpress
I cannot operate the Medical Card scheme at a loss. In order to maintain your level of service please contact your local representatives, The HSE And the Minister for Health. Thank you. Local TDs. Sean Ardagh FF 01 4568736 …... Continue reading »
Aylward Calls for joint policing committee in Kilkenny
An article about Bobby Aylward seen on baylward.blogspot.com
South Kilkenny based Dail Deputy, Bobby Aylward, said this week he intended to call on the Minister for Justice to establish the Joint Policing Committee for Kilkenny as soon as possible in the light of increasing incidents of …... Continue reading »