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15 Feb 2009
» My, my, my…. Semper Idem: A blog on Irish politics, mainly.
An article about Dermot Ahern seen on semper-idem.eu
That’s a lot of politicians potentially looking for new employment. Do they batten down the hatches, or shaft Cowen, Coughlan and co. in the hope that someone (Dermot Ahern? Michael Martin?) has a magic solution? …... Continue reading »
NewsWire Limerick: 447 jobs lost as Banta ceases operations
An article about Kieran O'Donnell seen on newswire99.blogspot.com
Kieran O'Donnell, deputy spokesperson for Fine Gael has said in the last while,. “I understand these job losses will be on a phased basis over the next nine months. I would like to extend my full sympathy to the staff …... Continue reading »
Conor's Commentary: The death of Fianna Fail?
An article about Bertie Ahern seen on conorfryan.blogspot.com
Fianna Fail always had a dodgier reputation, exacerbated by Charlie Haughey's appalling corruption, but it had also become the natural party of government, a position recently crystallised by Bertie Ahern's decade in power. …... Continue reading »
Uncertainty is spreading like a virus in a creche | David McWilliams
An article about Brendan Howlin seen on davidmcwilliams.ie
We need the best talents in the Dail including the likes of Eamon Gilmore and Brendan Howlin to help us out of this mess. As Al Pacino in the movie Any Given Sunday said “Either we heal as a team or we’re gonna crumble – inch-by-inch, …... Continue reading »
At least one Minister reads her brief « Achem’s Blunt One
An article about Mary Hanafin seen on drtod.wordpress.com
Mary Hanafin was in Kildare last night to launch a Kildare Community Education Partnership report on the community. As she spoke clutching her copy of the document – she mentioned that she had read it, and stressed how …... Continue reading »
Eamonn Blaney: Interview on Newstalk 106
An article about Niall Blaney seen on eamonnblaney.blogspot.com
This interview by Ger Gilroy of Newstalk 106 was ostensibly about Niall Blaney TD joining Fianna Fail but contains some detailed observation of the lack of strategic vision which was obvious to all who were willing to …... Continue reading »
Gubu-World: Better debates on Israel
An article about Alan Shatter seen on gubu-world.blogspot.com
Fine Gael TD Alan Shatter came face to face with Professor Ilan Pappe of the University of Exeter in what was a classic battle between two Jews, both of whom view Israel in a completely different light. …... Continue reading »
Irish Life CEO forced to walk
An article about Brian Lenihan seen on financialpost.com/16994.rss
Finance Minister Brian Lenihan had signalled Mr. Casey should go despite opposition from the group’s chairwoman to accept the CEO’s offer to leave which was made late on Thursday. DUBLIN — Irish Life & Permanent Chief …... Continue reading »
Labourhome » Labour on the rise……in Ireland that is!
An article about Eamon Gilmore seen on labourhome.org
This is the highest poll result in the history of the party, which has always come third (once fourth) in Irish elections, behind the two centre right parties. In particular, the current leader, Eamon Gilmore is very …... Continue reading »
Two Weeks on a Trolley: I believe the kids call it a "facepalm"
An article about Mary Harney seen on twoweeksonatrolley.blogspot.com
Mary Harney, the Irish minister for health, has announced the formation of a committee to look at ways of reducing clinical mistakes in hospitals. This will be a panel of experts who will get together and publish a report in 18 months …... Continue reading »
Jason O Mahony » Blog Archive » Why are FF surprised at the …
An article about Bertie Ahern seen on jasonomahony.ie
It was extraordinary that the director of the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement needed another 20 staff when he already had 36, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern told the Dáil. Mr Ahern said that the director, …... Continue reading »
John Gormley visits Limerick – The Limerick Blogger Archive
An article about John Gormley seen on limerickblogger.ie/blog
John Gormley visits Limerick. Leader of the Green Party and Minister for the Environment and local government was in Limerick yesterday, and during a visit to Castletroy Community Park, we managed to get a few words with …... Continue reading »
Plant closure costs 477 jobs – Borders Today
An article about Kieran O'Donnell seen on thesouthernreporter.co.uk/NewsFront.aspx
Kieran O'Donnell, Fine Gael TD for the area, said the shutdown was a disaster for Limerick. “I would like to extend my full sympathy to the staff and their families who face a very uncertain future,” he said. …... Continue reading »
Hapless Shambolic Entity (aka HSE Ireland): HSE bonuses awarded …
An article about Mary Harney seen on hse-ireland.blogspot.com
Mr De Buitleir, who is general manager of the office of the chief executive of AIB Group, was appointed to the HSE board by Health Minister Mary Harney. He currently has a key position as chairman of the remuneration …... Continue reading »
Gubu-World: Jimmy Carter… One state solution a disaster
An article about Alan Shatter seen on gubu-world.blogspot.com
Alan Shatter sticks it to the Iranian Ambassador ... Continue reading »
An Druma Mór: Brú ar na Teachtaí Dála
An article about Cyprian Brady seen on andrumamornuacht.blogspot.com
Glac mise Maire Ni Eafa pairt in agoid eagraithe ag an Ceardchumann IMPACT taobh amuigh de Oifig Cyprian Brady TD ar maidin. Ta me thar a bheith mi shasta faoin cain seo ata na TD's ag iarraidh a gearradh orainn. Anonymous …... Continue reading »
Munster Express Online » Archive » Attack on Bertie Ahern
An article about Bertie Ahern seen on munster-express.ie
Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern was jostled by protesters so his speaking engagement at NUI Galway had to be cancelled.... Continue reading »
Inishindie: NEW GRANTS
An article about Eamon Ryan seen on inishindie.blogspot.com
INISHOWEN'S Green Party candidate, Sheenagh McMahon welcomed the announcement made earlier this month by the Energy Minister, Eamon Ryan that €100 million in new grants are available to make homes more energy efficient. …... Continue reading »
European output plunges, Japan frets
An article about Brian Lenihan seen on financialpost.com/reports/advisor/16994.rss
Finance Minister Brian Lenihan said on Thursday he would not resign despite a series of scandals, including the latest surrounding Wednesday's bailout of its top two banks. Dublin pledged to inject $4.5-billion each into …... Continue reading »
Community ambulance service to benefit the West
An article about Eamon O Cuiv seen on westernpeople.ie
WESTERN counties are to benefit from two new community ambulances, launched last week by the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Eamon O Cuiv.... Continue reading »
An Bord Planala rejects West Dublin incinerator
An article about Paul Gogarty seen on greenme.ie/greenblog
After a protracted planning process and massive opposition from local community, An Bord Pleanála have refused permission for a 365000 tonne inceneration facility in Rathcoole. Green Party TD for Dublin Mid-West Paul Gogarty said: “We …... Continue reading »
SAOIRSE32 :: Northern Bank raid ‘big boss’ is named :: February …
An article about Bertie Ahern seen on saoirse32.blogsome.com
The allegation against Phil Flynn, a former chairman of the Bank of Scotland (Ireland) and a one-time adviser to ex-taoiseach Bertie Ahern, was made by Ted Cunningam. Big Boss:allegation that Phil Flynn, former chairman of the Bank of …... Continue reading »
13 Feb 2009
Stony River Farm: Outrage
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on stonyriverfarm.blogspot.com
What would Brian Cowen's and Batt O'Keeffe's life be like if Ireland were suddenly taken over by the parents of special-needs kids? May 31st deadline. Fiction and Poetry from a government worker's point of view are needed for Tales from …... Continue reading »
Primal Sneeze » Blog Archive » More State money for the Catholic …
An article about Bertie Ahern seen on primalsneeze.com
The same religion whose priests raped the children of this country and whose victims Bertie Ahern made sure the taxpayer would pay the bulk of the compensation to. On Wednesday she announced the publication of a report …... Continue reading »
yourfriendinthenorth: Two views of social democracy
An article about Eamon Gilmore seen on yourfriendinthenorth.blogspot.com
Also intriguing to see Eamon Gilmore now has the highest satisfaction rating of any party leader. I can't say that I'm all that surprised by these developments. Clearly a lot of people down south feel the same way as good ould Eamon …... Continue reading »