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26 Jul 2008
Gormley letter
An article about John Gormley seen on mayonews.ie
The stand-off between Environment Minister John Gormley and Mayo councillors has taken another twist.... Continue reading »
Berlin or Boston - Does Irish Academia Go East or West ?
An article about Mary Harney seen on academictenure.blogspot.com
This experience has led him to the conclusion that over the past decade “we have got used to thinking of the development of the Irish economy and Irish society in terms of the remark originally made by Mary Harney and ask whether we …... Continue reading »
Biffo puts Sarko to rights
An article about Brian Cowen seen on sluggerotoole.com
Brian Cowen was little further forward apres Sarkozy than before; but at least the damage limitation seems to have worked. And with it, just the faintest of outlines from Sarkozy on what the future may hold.. He didn’t quite say it, …... Continue reading »
Crisis is an opportunity too valuable to squander
An article about Brian Lenihan seen on davidmcwilliams.ie
The triumvirate of Brian Cowen, Brian Lenihan and Mary Coughlan don’t seem to realise how powerful their position is at the moment. This is the opportunity to push through reforms, obliterate their enemies and market the entire …... Continue reading »
Southend FC ,A Story of a Club’s Survival in Southill ,Limerick.
An article about Jan O'Sullivan seen on croom.wordpress.com
We thank all of those who have helped us out especially Ted McCarthy & Co Solicitors (gear), Jan O Sullivan TD, Ger Fahey (Mayor) The Heffernan Brothers Mark and Noel and our main sponsor who works out of our parish David Lynch of …... Continue reading »
European Court rewards sham marriages
An article about Dermot Ahern seen on greatdearleader.blogspot.com
In this context, it becomes all the more essential that Justice Minister Dermot Ahern stand firm against pressure from leftwing elites to back down on his Immigration, Residency and Protection Bill which will tighten controls on …... Continue reading »
Cullen to represent Cabinet at Olympic Games in Beijing
An article about Martin Cullen seen on irishtimes.com/front
MINISTER FOR Sport Martin Cullen will represent the Government at the Olympic Games in Beijing and will also attend the opening ceremony, his department has confirmed.... Continue reading »
AN BORD TO HOLD ORAL HEARING INTO COLLEGE PROTEINS
An article about Thomas Byrne seen on thomasbyrne.blogspot.com
I have been notified by An Bord Pleanala that it is to hold an Oral Hearing into the proposed development at College Proteins, Nobber. An Bord Pleanala have decided to hold an Oral Hearing in relation to the proposed Heat and Power …... Continue reading »
When Emer met Emer Jane
An article about Noel Dempsey seen on inishtrahoull.blogspot.com
Things became even worse by handing its portfolio over to the Department of Transport under the landlubber Noel Dempsey, who comes from the midland county of Westmeath and has no sense for anything maritime. …... Continue reading »
France denies woman nationality over her burqa
An article about Conor Lenihan seen on herald.ie/world-news
As Integration Minister Conor Lenihan seeks public opinion on the question of the Islamic 'hijab', France has gone one step further.... Continue reading »
Open Europe press summary: 23 July 2008
An article about Billy Timmins seen on europeunitedstates.blogspot.com
Fine Gael's Billy Timmins said: “Mr Sarkozy's openness and frankness was refreshing and the Government should now reciprocate by telling him that there will be no referendum re-run before the elections and, thus, the upcoming European …... Continue reading »
Ahern’s lecture circuit cash to go to charities
An article about Bertie Ahern seen on irishpost.co.uk
BERTIE AHERN is to earn in excess of €60000 a speech on the international lecture circuit — and help charity into the bargain.... Continue reading »
Is the pope Catholic, Mr Desmond?
An article about Tony Gregory seen on thepropertypin.com
It has raised plenty of revenue, but TD Tony Gregory tells me later that it has totally failed to integrate with the nearby Sheriff Street community. There are 1300 flats in the centre and no community spirit. …... Continue reading »
Bye Bye Posters? We knew you too well
An article about Eamon O Cuiv seen on galway-greens.com
What must all those American tourists think of Eamon O Cuiv’s smiling face greeting them as they disembark on the Aran Islands! Another proposal would be to link the number of poster to the size of the ward - 10 posters per 1 square …... Continue reading »
Has the Minister for the Environment John Gormley nothing better …
An article about John Gormley seen on johnbarrysblog.blogspot.com
Today Mr Gormley launched a public consultation process to examine the problem of littering and pollution caused by election posters. He hinted at restrictions on the locations where posters could be displayed. …... Continue reading »
Seó Beo an tSathairn: 19 Iúil 2008
An article about Enda Kenny seen on rte.ie/rnag/seobeoantsathairn.html
… Alan Dukes ag caint faoi chuairt an Uachtaráin Nicolas Sarkozy ar Éirinn & é ráite ag Ceannaire Fhine Gael Enda Kenny go mbfhéidir nach gcasfadh sé féin leis; Alan Milton ag caint faoi chúrsaí spóirt na deireadh seachtaine.... Continue reading »
Is a Second Referendum in Ireland on the Cards?
An article about Brian Cowen seen on eutreaty.wordpress.com
Mr Sarkozy’s office said that he would not present a plan to the Taoiseach, Brian Cowen. “The President is coming to listen to the Irish, to listen to what Brian Cowen tells him. He is not coming to make proposals,” one adviser to Mr …... Continue reading »
Education cutbacks
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on donroche.com/newblog
Third level institutions and VECs are already feeling the pain when, less than 24 hours after Brian Cowen claimed that Education services would be exempt from a 3% payroll cut, Batt O'Keeffe demanded these institutions cut their …... Continue reading »
Ski Resort for Dublin City Centre
An article about Martin Cullen seen on michaelsmithie.wordpress.com
Martin Cullen would organise just the right amount of private sector involvement. Killester would be Klosters. Welcome to “Bally-Zermatt”. The begrudgers are gone and a new generation will simply not be told “thus far and no further”. …... Continue reading »
Cowen black-balled Crystal loan
An article about Bertie Ahern seen on munster-express.ie
Bertie Ahern was in favour of granting a €39 million bail-out to Waterford Crystal, it was reported this week.... Continue reading »
The Abbey Talks: Wilde Reflections
An article about Bertie Ahern seen on visitdublin.com
19/08/2007 to 23/09/2008 A series of guest speakers reflect on An Ideal Husband • Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs consultant and former Special Advisor and speech writer to Bertie Ahern, on “the art of …... Continue reading »
Dempsey rules out fuel tax cuts
An article about Noel Dempsey seen on ism.ie/blog
Transport Minister Noel Dempsey has ruled out the prospect of reducing excise duty on fuel, and advised hauliers that they should impose a fuel surcharges similar to that employed by the airline industry. Minister Dempsey said he has …... Continue reading »
Heaven is a halfpipe
An article about Dick Roche seen on lowlyjourno.blogspot.com
This opened the door for other councils to get similar cover, and in November 2005, the then Environment Minister, Dick Roche, announced some e2 million in funding for the construction of 21 skate parks around the country (with planning …... Continue reading »
25 Jul 2008
Brother of Dempsey nominated as judge
An article about Noel Dempsey seen on irishtimes.com
THE YOUNGER brother of Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey has been nominated by the Government for appointment as a judge of the District Court.... Continue reading »
The Blue & Limes strike again
An article about Eamon Ryan seen on inishtrahoull.blogspot.com
While Minister for Energy Eamon Ryan (Green Party, right) has claimed that it was “just an oversight” that the latest authorisations for the project were not published (as they should have been), this clouding of what consents have been …... Continue reading »