06 Feb
Bertie Ahern and the tax exemption
An article about Bertie Ahern seen on kenfoxe.com
Obviously, the major concern for the Arts Council is that the operation of the exemption has come into disrepute because the public might perceive it as going to undeserving people, like Bertie Ahern. In that scenario, a new government …... Continue reading »
'Good Morning Voter from your Local Representative'- Bertie Ahern …
An article about Bertie Ahern seen on irishelectionliterature.wordpress.com
Tags: 2007 General Election, Bertie, bertie ahern, Cyprian Brady, Dublin Central, Election ephemera, election flyers, Fianna Fail, irish elections, Irish Politics, political flyers, Politics. 'Good Morning Voter from your Local …... Continue reading »
Durrow tumbleweed warning – Leinster Express
An article about Charlie Flanagan seen on leinsterexpress.ie/NewsFront.aspx
Sean Fleming TD said he would raise the matter in Dublin within weeks while Charlie Flanagan TD said he would also put his shoulder to the wheel. Laois County Council's Director of Services Declan Byrne said he would follow up on the …... Continue reading »
Munster Express Online » Archive » Deasy claims local Council …
An article about John Deasy seen on munster-express.ie
Speaking during last Wednesday's second-stage debate on the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009, Fine Gael Deputy John Deasy raised what he sees as serious problems with senior management's attitude to the planning system in …... Continue reading »
COMPENSATION SCHEME FOR MEATH FARMERS
An article about Johnny Brady seen on thomasbyrne.blogspot.com
I met quite a number of farmers over the Christmas period and I pay tribute to my colleague, Deputy Johnny Brady, who in his role as Chairman of the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food has worked hard to secure this …... Continue reading »
Cllr. Cionnaith Ó Súilleabháin: CLON SINN FÉIN AGM
An article about Martin Ferris seen on cllrcionnaithosuilleabhain.blogspot.com
Rúnaí Paul Hayes gave a detailed account of the cumann activities which included: hosting a visit by Martin Ferris, T.D. in January; members attended the Árd Fheis in Dublin and spoke on various party policy issues; the Cumann initiated …... Continue reading »
Mary Coughlan puts her foot in it again
An article about Mary Coughlan seen on thedogsinthestreet.net
She does it again. Thank God we don't have nuclear bombs as part of our armed forces arsenal – every time Brian Cowen goes away the world would be on high alert in case Mary pressed the button. I have called for Public Sector pay cuts …... Continue reading »
Maturing industry contacts « Frank Gannon's Blog
An article about Mary Coughlan seen on frankgannon.wordpress.com
The Bell Labs announcement was made by Tánaiste, Mary Coughlan T.D., and in her remarks she also pointed to the major importance of investment in high-quality research, such that industries of the calibre of Bell Labs/Alcatel Lucent are …... Continue reading »
Deplorable state of ICT in Irish schools
An article about Mary Hanafin seen on matict.blogspot.com
Again in January 2008 the Minister for Education and Science, Mary Hanafin, launching the Schools Broadband Access Programme said: “ICT in the classroom is important, both in terms of giving students the opportunity to achieve computer …... Continue reading »
I feel pretty useless right now. Mary Harney should feel the same.
An article about Mary Harney seen on twoweeksonatrolley.blogspot.com
Mary Harney is the Minister for health in ireland. Rather ironically, when we consider how many cutbacks have been foisted upon the sick children of Ireland, she is actually the Minister for Health and Children. …... Continue reading »
Ardmayle: Taoiseach
An article about Mary O'Rourke seen on ardmayle.blogspot.com
When Reynolds cleared out the cabinet after he took over Mary O'Rourke sought a meeting to protest her case. Reynolds response, God bless him, was to tell her “to get put of here with your old guff”. Dick Spring also recounted how …... Continue reading »
Tim Cotter -Fianna Fail- Celbridge LEA- 1991 local Elections …
An article about Mary O'Rourke seen on irishelectionliterature.wordpress.com
He also has shots with such luminaries as the then Lord Mayor of Dublin Michael Donnelly, Michael O'Kennedy, Bertie Ahern, Mary O'Rourke, Seamus Brennan and Ray Burke. Its a whos who of Fianna Fail at the time. …... Continue reading »
Mary Upton- Labour Party -2002 Dublin South Central
An article about Mary Upton seen on irishelectionliterature.wordpress.com
From the 2002 General Election, Labour Candidate Mary Upton defends the seat she won in the by-election in 1999. The By-Election was caused by the passing of her Brother Pat Upton. Amongst the photos in the Leaflet are herself and Mick …... Continue reading »
Special needs decision could end up in court
An article about Kathleen Lynch seen on corkpolitics.ie/wp
Kathleen Lynch. THE decision to lay off more than a thousand special needs assistants could yet end up in the courts according to north side Labour Party TD Kathleen Lynch. “Attempts to downplay the impact of sacking an estimated 1200 …... Continue reading »
Cosy consensus with drinks industry mitigates against public …
An article about Mary Harney seen on saraburke.wordpress.com
It is only when laws are changed, laws like the smoking ban, the plastic bag tax, the drink driving laws, the coal ban for smog (introduced by Mary Harney in a previous life), do we actually change our behaviour. …... Continue reading »
Future of Templemore Garda College secure according to Deputy Lowry
An article about Michael Lowry seen on tippfm.com/site
Michael Lowry moved to quash the rumours by arranging a meeting with the Minister for Justice, where he underlined the importance of the Garda College to the people of Templemore. Minister Ahern assured the North Tipp Deputy that the …... Continue reading »
Abolishing NUI a 'backward step by a backward Government', says …
An article about Michael D. Higgins seen on advertiser.ie/galway
This is the view of Galway West TD and Labour party president Michael D Higgins, who has criticised Education Minister Batt O'Keeffe's plans to abolish the NUI. Dep Higgins characterised the decision as “an ignorant action” and said …... Continue reading »
Sinn Fein: Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD has …
An article about Caoimhghin O Caolain seen on irishgenealogyblog.wordpress.com
Source: February 5, 2010 – Sinn Fein's Official webpage. Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD has welcomed today's Agreement announced at Hillsborough Castle. He said: “The Agreement announced today is a very significant step …... Continue reading »
Tánaiste lies to the Dáil? – The Story
An article about Martin Mansergh seen on thestory.ie
Considering her Fianna Fáil colleague, Martin Mansergh had already accepted the correct interpretation when putting the Budget legislation through the Dáil: The Government has accepted the review body's recommendation that there be no …... Continue reading »
Ocean FM » Blaney branded 'disgrace' following Dáil debate
An article about Niall Blaney seen on oceanfm.ie
Donegal North East Fianna Fáil TD Niall Blaney has been branded a 'disgrace' in the wake of a Dáil debate on the Lost at Sea scheme. The findings of an investigation by the Office of the Ombudsman were the subject of heated discussion …... Continue reading »
British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly Co-Chairs wholeheartedly …
An article about Niall Blaney seen on irishdigest.com
The Co-Chairs of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly, Niall Blaney TD, and Paul Murphy MP, have wholeheartedly welcomed the deal on the devolution of policing and justice powers to the Northern Ireland Assembly by 12th April. …... Continue reading »
Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh moves to next planning stage – Galway …
An article about Noel Grealish seen on advertiser.ie/galway
Independent Galway West TD Noel Grealish has welcomed Minister O'Keeffe's decision. “I am delighted the Minister has recognised the importance of providing new accommodation for the school in Knocknacarra,” he said. …... Continue reading »
Speeding TD Treacy's driving licence had lapsed – Galway …
An article about Noel Treacy seen on advertiser.ie/galway
Former minister of state Noel Treacy, whose portfolio in the early 1990s included transport, did not appear in person before Tullamore District Court to answer the two summons, which relate to an incident which occurred on the M6 at …... Continue reading »
Ana the Imp: Fuck You, Parliamentary Style
An article about Paul Gogarty seen on anatheimp.blogspot.com
This came up after a debate in December when Paul Gogarty, a Green deputy, apologised in advance for using “unparliamentary language” just prior to shouting “fuck you” at a member on the opposite benches. Amazingly –and I do stress that …... Continue reading »
Assembly group discusses overseas development @ O'Conall Street
An article about Peter Power seen on oconallstreet.com
The group, under Carmel Hanna's leadership, met with their counterparts in the South including Overseas Development Minister Peter Power TD to discuss ways in which they could contribute to Irish Aid's efforts in assisting with …... Continue reading »