Monthly Archives: January 2010

criminal activity at FAS

Posted on January 29, 2010 by

FAS spending ‘could constitute criminal activity’ 29/01/2010 – 09:10:21 The former head of the FAS audit committee Niall Saul believes inquiries into spending there have revealed issues that could constitute “criminal activity”. A report yesterday brought further revelations of lavish … Continue reading →

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Full Body Scanners

Posted on January 28, 2010 by

Catherine Barber to me show details 8:40 PM (3 hours ago) Dear Sir, Thank you for your email concerning the possible introduction of body scanners for security screening purposes at Dublin Airport. Aviation security in Ireland is regulated by the … Continue reading →

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Gary Dorsch Market up-date

Posted on January 28, 2010 by

Global Economy up-date The People’s Bank of China, (PBoC), perhaps the most influential in Asia, is sending a strong signal to world markets that it is very disturbed by last year’s upward surge in key industrial commodities for which it … Continue reading →

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Billy Timmins, Dail Comments

Posted on January 28, 2010 by

I see that Billy Timmins has being busy in the Dail this week Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael) The Minister will be aware that Enterprise Ireland administers the employment subsidy scheme. Perhaps she can inform me how one can make … Continue reading →

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roads in South Wicklow

Posted on January 28, 2010 by

Liz McManus (Wicklow, Labour) on roads in South Wicklow I thank Deputy Ciarán Lynch for sharing his time. This motion covers much of the impact of the recent severe weather. I regret I have so few minutes to describe the … Continue reading →

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FAS Gravy Train

Posted on January 28, 2010 by

Comptroller and Auditor General Special Report on FAS     Internal Summary of Findings   The examination reported below focused on the processing of transactions at FÁS Head Office and governance arrangements for the organisation. It also reviewed the management … Continue reading →

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Irish Life Mortgage’s

Posted on January 28, 2010 by

Opposition parties have sought an assurance from the Government that other banks will not follow the lead of Permanent TSB if it puts up its variable mortgage interest rates. Finance Minister Brian Lenihan said that no Minister for Finance since … Continue reading →

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Omar Hassan Ahmed Bashir

Posted on January 28, 2010 by

KHARTOUM, SUDAN In a challenge to one of Africa’s most defiant strongmen, the International Criminal Court on Wednesday issued an arrest warrant for Sudan’s president on charges of war crimes in Darfur, a quest for justice that immediately complicated relief … Continue reading →

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Response “digital strip-search machines” at the countries Airports

Posted on January 28, 2010 by

Nessa Childers to me show details 7:01 PM (16 hours ago) Dear Thomas Thank you for your email in relation to the proposals to introduce full body scanners at Dublin Airport. I share your concerns in relation to this proposal … Continue reading →

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Former Taoiseach

Posted on January 28, 2010 by

FORMER TAOISEACH  Bertie Ahern, Has not yet decided if he will avail of tax-free status under the artists’ exemption scheme on earnings from his autobiography, his spokeswoman has indicated. His decision will be taken at the end of the tax … Continue reading →

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