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26 Apr 2009
Budget to spur garda exodus, Ahern warned
An article about Dermot Ahern seen on thepost.ie
There will be an exodus of top ranking gardaí from the force because of recent government measures, senior gardaí have warned justice minister Dermot Ahern.... Continue reading »
mushtastic: A TDious Meeting?
An article about Ciarán Lynch seen on mushtastic.blogspot.com
Of the five TDs in Cork South Central, Ciarán Lynch was the most supportive of full civil marriage. Simon Coveney as well seemed to be personally supportive of the idea, although like the others very cautious and skeptical of the Irish …... Continue reading »
Councillor Keith Martin's website: Help Keith's Campaign
An article about Eamon Gilmore seen on councillorkeithmartin.blogspot.com
Things can only get better is the theme of Keith's campaign as he believes it is time to get positive and highlight what can be done to make life better in Mayo. Keith's campaign goal is to bring Eamon Gilmore's New Deal to Mayo with …... Continue reading »
Is this O’Keeffe showing his true colours? « sharona’s shambles
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on sharona.wordpress.com
There’s a story on the Independent website suggesting that Batt O’Keeffe won’t make the announcement amount third level fees until after June 5th, the magic date… As I mentioned a few months ago, the worst thing about the whole fiasco …... Continue reading »
Stephen Spillane – A Campaigning Lunch
An article about Bernard Allen seen on stephenspillane.com/blog
Bernard Allen TD, Colm Burke MEP, Cllr Joe O'Callaghan. This is what campaigning in, European, National and Local campaigns should be doing, bringing the campaign to the people. Not sending open letters! County Colours …... Continue reading »
Cutting Oireachtas members’ pay was correct, says Grealish …
An article about Noel Grealish seen on advertiser.ie/galway
This is the view of Independent Galway West TD Noel Grealish, who said he was “very pleased” that the Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan jr introduced “cost saving amendments” in relation to Oireachtas payments. …... Continue reading »
Pat Rabbitte Eats His Greens
An article about Pat Rabbitte seen on octane.ie/forum/showthread.php
I meant to post this earlier because I was watching Oireachtas Report with the oul lad after we had a few scoops down the local last Thursday I think it was, and both of us ended up howling. Rabbitte, one of the best speakers in the …... Continue reading »
The Byrne Blog: Twitter
An article about Thomas Byrne seen on thomasbyrne.blogspot.com
Thomas Byrne is Fianna Fail TD for Meath East. He is a 31 year old solicitor qualified in Ireland and New York. Thomas is married to Ann, a Nurse and they have two children. Thomas is a memebr of the Oireachtas Committees on Justice, …... Continue reading »
O’Dea appeals for public help to end gang crime
An article about Willie O'Dea seen on irishexaminer.com
DEFENCE Minister Willie O’Dea has appealed to the public to help the gardaí put an end to gangland activity in Limerick following the murder of innocent businessman Roy Collins.... Continue reading »
Demoted: Minister for Elderly who 'wasn't consulted' on over 70s …
An article about Maire Hoctor seen on imt.ie/news
Two Ministers of State in the Health Department have been dropped, including junior Minister for the elderly Maire Hoctor who admitted she was not consulted about controversial medical card changes for 0ver 70s, despite having direct …... Continue reading »
Ireland Property – Daft Property! Irish Property and Real Estate …
An article about Brian Cowen seen on daftproperty.blogspot.com
Just because Brian Cowen et al are proclaiming the end of crony capitalism doesn't mean it's dead yet… They do things differently in Sweden. Up there, they pull together in crisis. They show a united face to the outside world when the …... Continue reading »
E voting – Dublin.ie Forums
An article about Bertie Ahern seen on dublin.ie/forums
Is the reason they waited so long to scrap them because all the ministers involved have now moved on to different portfollieo's ie Martin Cullen/Bertie Ahern. 2. If it was based on a european system why did they not just copy the system …... Continue reading »
Stephen Spillane – Opinion Polls – 6 MEPs and 10% ahead for Fine Gael
An article about Jim McDaid seen on stephenspillane.com/blog
Last time out it took transfers from Dr. Jim McDaid TD to keep Fianna Fail in. I wonder will Fine Gael get the 6 seats? The other poll is the Red C poll for the Sunday Business Post. The topline figures are as follows (from Irish …... Continue reading »
An Druma Mór: Mc Guinness míshásta – thar a bheith
An article about Jimmy Devins seen on andrumamornuacht.blogspot.com
Deir an Taoiseach nach bhfuil bunús leis an cháineadh a rinne John Mc Guinness ná Jimmy Devins air i ndiaidh dó a nAireachtaí stáit a bhaint uathu. Dar leis an Taoiseach, a bhí ag caint sula craoladh agallamh an Late Late Show le John …... Continue reading »
Ocean FM » Tanaiste hits back at McGuinness' criticisms
An article about John McGuinness seen on oceanfm.ie
Tánaiste Mary Coughlan is hitting back over scathing comments made by sacked Junior Minister John McGuinness. The former Junior Minister criticised the Taoiseach and the Tanaiste's ability to run the country on RTE's Late Late Show last …... Continue reading »
Oireachtas Committee on Transport to discuss bus gate at College …
An article about Frank Fahey seen on oireachtas.ie/viewdoc.asp
Chairman of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport, Deputy Frank Fahey, TD, said: “According to the Dublin City Council plan, cars are to be banned from the College Green area of Dublin city by the end of the Summer as a first step …... Continue reading »
The Irish Economy » Blog Archive » Ahearne on Nationalisation
An article about Jackie Healy-Rae seen on irisheconomy.ie
For starters they don't want a nationalised banking system that would be isolated from the propsect of raising public funds and for whom the poster children could be Jackie Healy-Rae and Michael Lowry dictating how such a bank would …... Continue reading »
O Neachtain resignation
An article about Noel Treacy seen on celticdonkey.blogspot.com
Sean O Neachtain's resignation has come, it appears, as a mighty shock to most of Fianna Fáil, and it's the last thing the party needs with Declan Ganley heavy breathing down its neck in the North West. Although fears that Ganley will …... Continue reading »
25 Apr 2009
What would Fine Gael do differently?
An article about James Reilly seen on paschaldonohoe.ie
… on how we will be different from the current Government. Our guest speaker will be Dr. James Reilly TD. Councillor Mary O’Shea, Ray McAdam and I will be speaking but the meeting will be about answering your questions. April 17, 2009 …... Continue reading »
Patanoia: Irish Politics: KildareStreet.com
An article about Dermot Ahern seen on patanoia.blogspot.com
Dermot Ahern (Minister, Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform; Louth, Fianna Fail): The FOBT issue is a tiny aspect of the overall matter. As someone who has hardly placed a bet in my life, I would like to have the knowledge …... Continue reading »
Arán agus sorcais: Athmheas na seachtaine « iGaeilge
An article about Jackie Healy-Rae seen on igaeilge.wordpress.com
Bhí roinnt TDanna neamhspleacha a thugann tacaíocht don Rialtas as láthair freisin – Jackie Healy Rae ó Chiarraí Theas agus Michael Lowry. Ná ceapadh siad nach dtugaimíd chun cuimhne ná raibh siad sásta seasamh leo san atá ar an imeall… …... Continue reading »
An Spailpín Fánach: John McGuinness is Not John the Baptist. Irish …
An article about John McGuinness seen on spailpin.blogspot.com
An Spailpín Fánach is stunned by the reaction to John McGuinness' whining during the week. McGuinness got the road during the junior minister reshuffle and isn't happy about it. Nobody would be – some people have enough in to take it on …... Continue reading »
PaddyAnglican: John McGuinness on Late Late – More of this please!
An article about John McGuinness seen on paddyanglican.blogspot.com
How refreshing it was to listen to TD John McGuinness on last night's Late Late Show – Finally someone who is not afraid to put Country before Party and someone who actually seems to have some idea of what they are talking about! …... Continue reading »
New European Parliament Website
EuroparlTV is now alive and kicking. Watch out for the autoloading videos!
Michael Dwyer death: Political plot or Bolivian bovine? – The …
An article about Dick Roche seen on limerickblogger.ie/blog
The Junior Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dick Roche stated on RTE radio this morning that Dwyer had never come to the attention of the Guards here. Initial reports in Bolivian media claimed that Dwyer was involved in the Balkan war. …... Continue reading »