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31 Jan

CHILDCARE NEWS FOR MEATH

An article about Thomas Byrne seen on thomasbyrne.blogspot.com

I am pleased to announce that almost €2 million in Government funding will go towards increasing childcare places and improving facilities in Meath. This funding is vital for the continued expansion of the childcare sector. …... Continue reading »

Irish Times poll shows FF down 8% on 2007 General Election

An article about Noel Grealish seen on johnbarrysblog.blogspot.com

Noel Grealish TD is a cheer leader for FF whilst Mary Harney will retire at the next General Election. The Green Party has reneged on most of its core principles. It has become FFs mudguard. In public opinion polls the party is a …... Continue reading »

McHugh’s Rail Campaign receives backing from Communications Minister

An article about Joe McHugh seen on donegalmatters.com

Eamon Ryan gives his backing to Fine Gael's Joe McHugh during Communications meeting.... Continue reading »

Branch AGMs underway

An article about Joe McHugh seen on donegalmatters.com

Successful meetings in Buncrana and Downings.... Continue reading »

Dáil debate on collusion

An article about Enda Kenny seen on tomgriffin.org/the_green_ribbon

Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny supported the call:. I do not know whether the Taoiseach has had any contact with the current prime minister, Gordon Brown, whether Mr. Brown has had any contact with the Taoiseach or whether officials from …... Continue reading »

Sinn Féin’s stance on Quinn murder tussle: “We blame the parents”

An article about Enda Kenny seen on bristle.wordpress.com

A couple of weeks back the parents of the twenty-one year old murder victim met with Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny (RTE), who urged anybody with any information relating to the killing to pass it on to either the Gardai or the PSNI. …... Continue reading »

The lies they tell: Part 5

An article about Bertie Ahern seen on skinflicks.blogspot.com

Two weeks ago, Bertie Ahern said Enda Kenny told a 'bare-faced lie' after the Fine Gael leader had pointed out that the Taoiseach is not tax-compliant. It turns out that the Taoiseach was telling a bare-faced lie. …... Continue reading »

Bertie the bringer of confusion

An article about Bertie Ahern seen on shazgood.wordpress.com

Bertie Ahern, Taoiseach of Ireland, to the Dail, 30th January 2008. Bertie delivered this gem of mangled syntax and distorted English to the quizzical and down-right baffled Dail yesterday. He is the master of bafflement, the bringer of …... Continue reading »

House Completions Decrease In Clare

An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on theclareherald.blogspot.com

Batt O’Keeffe, TD, Minister for Housing, Urban Renewal and Developing Areas, announced that the total number of houses and apartments completed in Clare in 2007 was 2286. The figure, while higher than some predictions, is close to the …... Continue reading »

Picket urges fur farming ban

An article about Mary Coughlan seen on animalconcerns.org

Animal rights activists have upped their campaign against fur farming demanding Agriculture Minister Mary Coughlan introduce a ban.... Continue reading »

Taoiseach Doesn’t Mind Being Called a Liar

An article about Bertie Ahern seen on thatsireland.com

Even by his own high standards of garbling the English language, Bertie Ahern excelled himself yesterday with this reply to a Dail question about his taxes:. It is not correct, and if I said so, I was not correct - I cannot recall if I …... Continue reading »

Photos from the launch of the Edelman Trust Barometer

An article about Enda Kenny seen on edelmandublin.com/blog

Enda Kenny, leader of Fine Gael, giving his reaction to the survey results. Enda Kenny, leader of Fine Gael, pictured with Mark Cahalane, Managing Director, Edelman Dublin. Technorati Tags: Edelman, Edelman Trust Barometer, PR, …... Continue reading »

Job loss in Arklow - public representatives responses

An article about Billy Timmins seen on wicklow.com/news

I’m sure similar sentiments have been expressed by our other public representatives in the County, but the only 2 I have to hand are from Liz McManus and Billy Timmins. Both are calling on Government to find alternative employment for …... Continue reading »

“I can’t recall if I did say it..”

An article about Bertie Ahern seen on sluggerotoole.com

On January 22, 2008, as he returned to Dublin from a trip to South Africa during which he had traded insults with Enda Kenny - and he had accused the Fine Gael leader of telling a “bare-faced lie” - Taoiseach Bertie Ahern told reporters …... Continue reading »

Blog Awards - nomination

An article about Ciaran Cuffe seen on gavinsblog.com

Mamanpoulet Bock The Robber That’s Ireland 1169 and Counting Harry McGee Gavin’s Blog Seamus Ryan O’Conall Street Notes on the Front Dominic Hannigan Skin flicks Political Verse Organized Rage Ciaran Cuffe Dublin Opinion Tuppenceworth …... Continue reading »

30 Jan

Reactions to the Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2008

An article about Brian Lenihan seen on ucc.ie/law/blogs/ccjhr

Brian Lenihan TD, introduced the Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill 2008. This Bill aims to consolidate Irish immigration and asylum legislation. In a press release explaining the rationale behind the Bill, Minister Lenihan …... Continue reading »

Data retention: Eamon Ryan's view in November

An article about Eamon Ryan seen on yourtechstuff.com/techwire

Personally, I don't think the majority of people care a fig about this issue. Nevertheless, here is what the Minister For Communications told The Sunday Business Post in November on it. Wonder if he's annoyed? …... Continue reading »

Where are the Law-and-Order Parties When You Need Them?

An article about Leo Varadkar seen on notesonthefront.typepad.com/politicaleconomy

They said nothing, nada, not a word, not a whisper (particularly odd given that the relevant spokesperson - Leo Varadkar TD - is not publicity shy).But maybe that’s understandable. For the crime figures related to violations by …... Continue reading »

Nob Nation - We Love Being TDs

An article about Martin Cullen seen on rte.ie/2fm

As the Dáil resumes after a six week break, Bertie, Enda, Michael Twee and Martin Cullen sing about the charmed life of TDs.... Continue reading »

Furk off

An article about Mary Coughlan seen on twentymajor.net

It seems animal rights activists have ‘upped their campaign against fur farming today, demanding Minister for Agriculture Mary Coughlan introduce a ban’. Inconsiderate bastards. It’s much easier to skin an animal that’s trapped in a …... Continue reading »

Something what I wrote…

An article about Mattie McGrath seen on bellasianna.livejournal.com

In attendance on the night were Deputies Tom Hayes, Mattie McGrath and Michael Lowry, Senator Phil Prendergast and a representative of Deputy Martin Mansergh, as well as the CEO of the Cystic Fibrosis Association Godfrey Fletcher. …... Continue reading »

And the nominations are …

An article about Ciaran Cuffe seen on skinflicks.blogspot.com

Once again, it's up against some very stiff opposition, in the shape of major group efforts like Irish Election and Slugger O'Toole, and the blogs of professional politicians, such as Eric Byrne and Ciaran Cuffe. …... Continue reading »

Court decision on costs in O’Cuanachain case devastating

An article about Liz McManus seen on wicklow.com/news

The decision by the High Court not to award costs to the parents of an autistic child, Cian and Yvonne Ó Cuanacháin has been called ‘devastating’ by Wicklow Deputy Liz McManus TD. She said: “This couple have bravely fought for their …... Continue reading »

29 Jan

360 kg of CO2

An article about Joanna Tuffy seen on cuffestreet.blogspot.com

Well, I'd imagine that Joanna Tuffy is above suspicion. The Conference concentrated on National Energy Efficiency Action Plans. I'm not sure if Ireland 's has been formally published yet, but it's available on the Europa website here. …... Continue reading »

Best Political Blog longlist for the 2008 Irish Blog Awards

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In no particular order, the following blogs have been longlisted Best Political Blog for the 2008 Irish Blog Awards. Congrats:

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