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08 Jan 2009
Consultants are paid €38m for Metro that may be shelved
An article about Joan Burton seen on tribune.ie/section/news
Labour party deputy leader and spokeswoman on finance, Joan Burton TD, said she could “not find a word” about the proposed Metro project in the Government's recently launched framework for “sustainable economic renewal”, which outlines …... Continue reading »
Said & Done
An article about Joe Costello seen on tribune.ie/section/news
Labour TD Joe Costello pays tribute to Tony Gregory TD following his death on Friday. We are not in government for the sake of being there. If we are not advancing our aims, then we must – and we will – think again …... Continue reading »
Irish Green Party Are Spamming Idiots – Michele Neylon :: Pensieri
An article about Eamon Ryan seen on mneylon.com/blog
The winner's already been selected: it's John Gormley's video of John Gormley pretending to be the Star Wars kid, Gormley's got a fat suit on and everything, it's really offensive. Second place has already gone to Dramatic Eamon Ryan. …... Continue reading »
An Irish Town Planner's Blog: New Distribution System Operator for …
An article about Eamon Ryan seen on buckplanning.blogspot.com
Energy Minister Eamon Ryan TD has announced the creation of a new legal entity charged with the operation and management of the electricity distribution system in Ireland. The new entity – ESB Networks Limited – will remain a part of …... Continue reading »
» Diocese of Cloyne and hidden facts Science, society, stuff…: A …
An article about Barry Andrews seen on jamesmcinerney.ie
I have just read how Minister Barry Andrews has referred the diocese of Cloyne to the Commission of Investigation into the Archdiocese of Dublin. This is sad, though once again not surprising. The level of protection the catholic church …... Continue reading »
An Druma Mór: Tony Gregory – slán a chara
An article about Bertie Ahern seen on andrumamornuacht.blogspot.com
Bhí Gearóid Mac Adaim, John Gormley, Enda Ó Cionnaith, Bertie Ahern, agus Eamon Gilmore ar chuid eile acu sin a bhí sa slua. Ach taobh ar taobh leis na maithe móra bhí an gnáthphobal, na daoine sin a sheas Tony Gregory leo agus a sheas …... Continue reading »
LOI: Rovers want second stand | Setanta
An article about Charlie O'Connor seen on setanta.com
“We feel very strongly that Tallaght Stadium is brilliant for the area and Shamrock Rovers will be very welcome in Tallaght,” Fianna Fail TD Charlie O'Connor told the Irish Star. “It is important that we strongly campaign for a second …... Continue reading »
NewsWire Limerick: Dell Limerick announcement “imminent” reports say
An article about Mary Coughlan seen on newswire99.blogspot.com
We will no doubt find out tomorrow or over the next day or two,” Mr O'Dea said. Tánaiste and Enterprise Minister Mary Coughlan is currently out of the country. However, Mr O'Dea said there may be contact with her later today. …... Continue reading »
Ardmayle: Tony Gregory: Tieless Worker
An article about Tony Gregory seen on ardmayle.blogspot.com
So farewell then Tony Gregory champion of the working man and decent skin. He was surely the first man to grace to Dail without a tie and it became his trademark. His modest attire contrasted neatly with Haughey's Charvais shirts and …... Continue reading »
An Druma Mór: Nuacht Scéalta
An article about Barry Andrews seen on andrumamornuacht.blogspot.com
Déanfaidh an tAire Barry Andrews tuarascáil a fhoilsiú inniu faoi chur i bhfeidhm modhanna cosaint pháistí ag deoisí Caitliceacha ar fud na 26 Chontae. Is é an HSE a rinne an iniúchadh agus bhí go leor consopóid ag baint leis an mhéid a …... Continue reading »
07 Jan 2009
An Irish Town Planner's Blog: Minister to give buses higher priority
An article about Noel Dempsey seen on buckplanning.blogspot.com
BUSES ARE to be given greater priority on town and city roads in a bid by Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey to cut journey times and increase passenger numbers. Some city streets will be blocked to cars, while traffic lights will …... Continue reading »
» Tony Gregory – Working Class Hero Science, society, stuff…: A …
An article about Tony Gregory seen on jamesmcinerney.ie
The list of people coming forward to say a few words about Tony Gregory’s death include former Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, musician Christy Moore and the traders from Moore street. A peculiar combination for sure. …... Continue reading »
Still No committment from Minister for Passage West School « David …
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on davidobyrne.wordpress.com
Minister Batt O’Keeffe. The project to which the Deputy refers is currently at an early stage of architectural planning. A stage submission is awaited from the Design Team. All applications for large scale capital funding are assessed …... Continue reading »
Inish Times Archive » “Big Brother” for Buncrana?
An article about Joe McHugh seen on inishtimes.com
He said: “I am currently working with the co-operation of my colleagues Deputy Joe McHugh and Councillor Peter McLaughlin and have recently written to our new Superintendent Paul Glynn seeking the full support of An Garda Siochana.” …... Continue reading »
Arse End Of Ireland: I Want A Nice Dirty Fight.
An article about Mary Hanafin seen on arseendofireland.blogspot.com
Mary Hanafin and any parent. Sweary and Old Knudsen. Piss-takes at dawn. Harassment at high noon. The pot and the kettle in a name calling contest. Lough Corrib and the Liffey. 1:59 PM; fitty flutt said… Me and Mrs. Doyle, …... Continue reading »
Declan Cashin: Slash TD's salaries!
An article about Brian Cowen seen on lowlyjourno.blogspot.com
Brian Cowen will earn more as Irish Taoiseach than Barack Obama will as US President. How can we expect anyone earing almost €300000 to understand, let alone care about, the plight of the ordinary, industrial wage worker? …... Continue reading »
Gregory’s house ransacked during funeral | The Irish Sentinel
An article about Brian Lenihan seen on irishsentinel.com
aldi attacks barack obama blogging blogs brian cowen brian lenihan crisis crumlin death dublin dublin podcast dublin podcasts economy enda kenny famine fianna fail fine gael football government green party health service hse ireland …... Continue reading »
Western People: North and South price differences to be questioned
An article about Dara Calleary seen on westernpeople.ie
LOCAL Fianna Fáil TD Dara Calleary will question retail industry leaders on the price differential between shops North and South of the Border when they come before the Oireachtas Enterprise, Trade and Employment Committee later this …... Continue reading »
An Druma Mór: Tórramh Tony Gregory
An article about Mary Hanafin seen on andrumamornuacht.blogspot.com
Dúirt an tAthair Ó Dúill go raibh misneach agus prionsabal agus ónóir le linn a shaoil. Bhí Coimisnéir an Gharda, Fachtna Murphy, an iarThaoiseach Albert Reynolds agus an tAire Mary Hanafin orthu sin a bhí i láthair. …... Continue reading »
06 Jan 2009
From Bath to Cork with Baby Grace :: Dear Brian Cowen :: January …
An article about Brian Cowen seen on omaniblog.blogs.ie
Dear Brian Cowen. I’ve stopped my ironing to write this to you. I’m not one of your admirers, so I might as well declare that interest. But I need you to be good at your job because the country needs an inspiring leader during these …... Continue reading »
Cllr Joe Ryan's Blog: Anglo Irish bonuses take the biscuit
An article about Michael D. Higgins seen on cllrjoeryan.blogspot.com
Michael D Higgins speaks against Green & FF Education cuts. Greens & FF turn their back on educational disadvantage. Click to hear or download Joe on South East Radio News October 23rd '08. Ryan says Green supporters will find Labour's …... Continue reading »
Security Blog – New laws to tackle spam
An article about Eamon Ryan seen on techcentral.ie
New laws to tackle spam. Minister signs bill on unsolicited communication. Security | 05 Jan 2009 :. Communications Minister Eamon Ryan has signed new legislation aimed at tackling spamming and other unsolicited communications. …... Continue reading »
Enda Kenny acknowledges 'whispering campaign'
An article about Enda Kenny seen on newstalk.ie
But Enda Kenny's insisting it won't affect his leadership in the year to come, dismissing such issues as 'part and parcel of life'. The Mayo TD has been leading the party for over 6 years now and says as we head into 2009, he's leading …... Continue reading »
Paschal Questions Minister for Transport on Public Bus Service
An article about Noel Dempsey seen on paschaldonohoe.ie
Answered by the Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey, T.D.. REPLY. Dublin Bus is not subject to the licensing regime under the Road Transport Act 1932. The initiation or alteration of a bus service by the Company is, however, …... Continue reading »
€2m Donation For Ethiopia – Farming | farming news | cattle prices …
An article about Trevor Sargent seen on farmingpages.com
A donation of €2 million to the UN World Food Programme (WFP) was announced today by Minister of State Trevor Sargent TD to provide food aid in Ethiopia. In recent times the WTF has had to cut rations to hungry people in Ethiopia due to …... Continue reading »