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31 May 2008
An Taoiseach vs The Taoiseach
An article about Bertie Ahern seen on kenanddot.wordpress.com
The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Paddy Bourke, and An Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, TD, today officially opened Barnardos’ latest family support project in Dublin… An Taoiseach Bertie Ahern TD welcomed the project and said… (source) …... Continue reading »
Inspiration squared
An article about Mary White seen on frankfullard.com/wordpress
… been major achievers in business terms, and in life, and in sharing their stories, and adding a multitude of words of wisdom along the way Sue Stockdale, Senator Mary White, Karen Coleman and Jenny Bristow were truly inspirational. …... Continue reading »
New uploads
An article about Fergus O'Dowd seen on julianstown.com/blog
They were joined by local TDs Shane McEntee and Fergus O’Dowd. Thomas Byrne, who was attending two weddings on the day was represented by his brother James. Pat Boshell, a Julianstown native and local councillor brought two trees. …... Continue reading »
Adhmhaidin: Déardaoin 29 Bealtaine 2008
An article about Dara Calleary seen on rte.ie/rnag/adhmhaidin.html
An Teachta Dála Dara Calleary ag caint faoin méid a bhí le rá ag Príomhfheidhmeannach hÁisíneachta Tomhaltóirí Anne Fitzgearald inné faoina praghasanna atá ar earraí sa tír seo.... Continue reading »
2 more patients linked to X-ray cancer misdiagnosis
An article about Fergus O'Dowd seen on malcomsonlawsolicitors.blogspot.com
According to the Fine Gael TD, Fergus O'Dowd, the disclosures of these 2 new cases were made by the HSE at a meeting with local Oireachtas members yesterday. As of yet the HSE has yet to issue a public statement and stated that the …... Continue reading »
Lisbon Treaty – Vote No.
An article about Dick Roche seen on bifsniff.com
To illustrate the kind of thing I’m talking about, Minister for European Affairs Dick Roche was quoted in the irish Times as saying:. “There is no way the Government would have negotiated anything that was detrimental to our interests,” …... Continue reading »
Musical chairs
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on sluggerotoole.com
Sir Reg Empey is hoping to attract Scottish University graduates to jobs in Northern Ireland and the Republic’s Education Minister Batt O’Keeffe is hoping to attract Northern Ireland teachers to the Republic.... Continue reading »
Government parties vote against Labour’s HSE proposals
An article about Jan O'Sullivan seen on senatoralexwhite.wordpress.com
We approached this issue genuinely and my colleague in the Lower House, Deputy Jan O’Sullivan, has brought forward these proposals in a genuine attempt to have the chaos which characterises much of the operation of the health services …... Continue reading »
VOTE FOR THE EUROPEAN CONSTITUTION AND SAVE THE PLANET!
An article about Eamon Ryan seen on atangledweb.squarespace.com/httpatangledwebsquarespace
Rarely have I read such drivel as this nonsense produced by Green Party Minister Eamon Ryan that should the Irish people defy the politicans and vote NO to the European Constitution Treaty in next month's referendum then EU plans to …... Continue reading »
Gilmore: Cowen ‘gobbledegook’ hiding health cuts
An article about Brian Cowen seen on hse-ireland.blogspot.com
LABOUR leader Eamon Gilmore accused Taoiseach Brian Cowen of using “gobbledegook” yesterday to gloss over the fact that job cuts at Crumlin Hospital would affect services for sick children. Asked in the Dáil about Crumlin’s plan to cut …... Continue reading »
Most Expensive Mission To Africa for Irish
An article about Pat Carey seen on americanirish.blogspot.com
The document, prepared for new Government Chief Whip Pat Carey, also refers to the fact that the wear and tear on Army vehicles, such as the €1m MOWAG carriers, is high due to the “operational demands, poor conditions and harsh climatic …... Continue reading »
Dublin Treaty To Ban Cluster Bombs
An article about Micheal Martin seen on americanirish.blogspot.com
Irish Foreign Minister Micheal Martin called the treaty “a real contribution to international humanitarian law.” He said it “is a very strong and ambitious text which nevertheless was able to win consensus among all delegations. …... Continue reading »
Letter to Irish newspaper re: Referendum – Brilliant
An article about Bertie Ahern seen on politicalgroove.com
Bertie Ahern recently >admonished farmers for their negative stance on Lisbon. His assertion >that farmers had done better out of the EU than any other group means >that an examination of our farming community should show the EU in it's …... Continue reading »
Irish voters baffled?
An article about Willie O'Dea seen on voteno2lisbon.wordpress.com
In recent days I have been trying to reconcile Brian Cowen’s claim on one hand that he negotiated the Lisbon Treaty line by line with the other assertion that he hadn’t read it cover to cover, when up popped Willie O’Dea, …... Continue reading »
Talking Treaty in Bray
An article about Dick Roche seen on forumoneuropepodcast.org
The Minister of State for European Affairs, Dick Roche TD, has said that the Treaty of Lisbon makes theEuropean Union ‘infinitely’ more democratic. “The big winners in this Treaty are national parliaments”, he said. …... Continue reading »
Canvassing for a Yes vote in Dundrum
An article about Eamon Gilmore seen on senatoralexwhite.wordpress.com
Last evening, I joined the Labour leader Eamon Gilmore, the Taoiseach Brian Cowen and Olivia Mitchell of Fine Gael in a visit to Dundrum Town Centre to advocate a Yes vote in the upcoming referendum on the Lisbon Treaty. …... Continue reading »
FUNDING FOR HOUSING GRANTS IN MEATH
An article about Michael Finneran seen on thomasbyrne.blogspot.com
I welcome the €2418390 funding for Housing Adaptation Grants for older people and people with disabilities as announced by Michael Finneran TD Minister for Housing, Urban Renewal and Developing Areas. …... Continue reading »
Light Walker – Dusk 2 Dawn Projections – Customs House Quay
An article about John Gormley seen on thepictureworks.blogspot.com
The Customs House now houses the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government and Minister John Gormley will be present. For further information on Climate Change please veisit www.change.ie For further information on Dusk 2 …... Continue reading »
Home Thoughts From Dubai – your passage to knowledge
An article about Brian Cowen seen on homethoughtsfromdubai.com
Now, Mr Brian Cowen, get on with running the ‘Fuc*in’ country. Which in dire need of some corrective medication. By the way the new Prime Minister is from the County of Offaly. In Ireland men from this county are known as ‘Biffo’s’ …... Continue reading »
28 May 2008
local update – tyrrelstown
An article about Joan Burton seen on councillorodonovan.blogspot.com
Your local Labour Party representatives are Joan Burton TD and Cllr Michael O’Donovan. Joan can be contacted at 6184006. Michael can be contacted at 087-2207798 or e-mail on michael.odonovan@fingalcoco.ie. …... Continue reading »
‘Let’s move on from this nonsensical sideshow’
An article about Eamon Gilmore seen on senatoralexwhite.wordpress.com
And let us resist the temptation we feel, as Eamon Gilmore said yesterday, to give each other a kicking. More :: Opposition anger over Cassidy’s accusations (The Irish Times) *Subscription required More :: Remember to visit Labour’s …... Continue reading »
Why I am Voting NO to Lisbon.
An article about Dermot Ahern seen on blogboyle.blogspot.com
A quote from Dermot Ahern, which was given in an interview in march, “there would be no dire consequences should the referendum go amiss, life will go on as it did after the French and Dutch rejected the European constitutional treaty …... Continue reading »
Brian Cowen, disgrace to the nation
An article about Brian Cowen seen on twentymajor.net
That such paucity of thought and tongue could emerge in Dail Eireann, a place where integrity, honesty and honour are paramount, is a shame not just to Brian Cowen but to all the people of Ireland who are represented by this …... Continue reading »
Greetings from Mr Coughlan’s 5th class!
An article about Eamon Ryan seen on sasns.ie
The Minister for Communications,Energy and Natural Resources, Eamon Ryan, was there and gave everyone a handshake at the gate. I didn’t shake his hand though, as I was cycling and sped past him on his bike; ( he was wearing a suit!). …... Continue reading »
Pat, Ella, Brian and Mike Fitzpatrick would like to thank our …
An article about Mary Hanafin seen on ballymore.blogspot.com
Certain Ministers, such as Mary Hanafin, may find that Minister Cowen has quite a long memory and will be in no mood to reward people who he feels have in the past hung some of Fianna Fail’s laundry out to dry in full view of the public …... Continue reading »