Monthly Archives: July 2010

We Must Cut Growth to Increase Growth – Seriously.?????

Posted on July 27, 2010 by

We Must Cut Growth to Increase Growth – Seriously. The Recession Diaries – July 26th Author: Michael Taft of Notes on the Front Published: July 26th, 2010 Section: Articles, Economy Discussion: One comment ↓ Possibly Related: Budget 2011, Deflation, ERSI What … Continue reading →

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Afghanistan : This War is wrong!

Posted on July 27, 2010 by

source  http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/jul/25/afghanistan-war-logs-military-leaks http://thestory.ie/author/markcough/ The war logs reveal civilian killings by coalition forces, secret efforts to eliminate Taliban and al-Qaida leaders, and discuss the involvement of Iran and Pakistan in supporting insurgents. Photograph: Max Whittaker/Corbis A huge cache of secret US … Continue reading →

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Gormley and his empty promises

Posted on July 25, 2010 by

  As the days roll by… Posted: 24 Jul 2010 09:36 AM PDT from the www.story.ie  Press release from the Green Party today to capitalise on the Creighton-O’Flynn-Anglo Ten donations-Fine Gael issue. Opening line; The Green Party Leader and Environment … Continue reading →

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NAMA’s “high rollers”

Posted on July 25, 2010 by

NAMA’s John Mulcahy under the spotlight namawinelake | July 25, 2010 at 8:49 am | Categories: NAMA | URL: http://wp.me/pNlCf-r1 Brendan McDonagh should consider issuing a diktat to his staff that the only yachts they’re to be seen on are … Continue reading →

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European bank stress test scam!

Posted on July 24, 2010 by

European bank stress test – official estimates signify NAMA is unintentionally overpaying for loans and undermine DoF’s claims about the Bottom namawinelake | July 24, 2010 at 6:28 am The Committee of European Banking Supervisors (CEBS) together with the EC … Continue reading →

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ethics and donations in Irish politics

Posted on July 23, 2010 by

Times leader on ethics and donations Posted: 22 Jul 2010 05:26 AM PDT http://thestory.ie/2010/07/22/times-leader-on-ethics-and-donations/ The Irish Times leader is on ethics and standards in public life today. Good piece. Ending paragraph; It is not just Fianna Fáil that has behaved … Continue reading →

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A New Irish Citizens Political party

Posted on July 22, 2010 by

A New Political Party set up in Kilkenny   Over 50 people gathered in the Kyttler’s Inn, in Kilkenny city last night to set up a new political party to replace Fianna Fail and Fianna Gael.  The meeting, spearheaded by … Continue reading →

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Fine Gael TD Michael Ring

Posted on July 21, 2010 by

To Fine Gael TD Michael Ring, Ref: recent golf fundraiser I note with concern you comment that you believed Ms Creighton’s speech was motivated by her opposition to the party leader Enda Kenny “It is not a good image for … Continue reading →

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Changing the Political System

Posted on July 21, 2010 by

Sent to me to-day . On Wednesday next, 21st inst at 8pm in the Kyttler’s Inn, Kilkenny city we propose to set up a new political party.   We intend initially to call it ‘The Independents’. Basically This party stands for … Continue reading →

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OMBUDSMAN EMILY O’Reilly has been rebuked by Minister

Posted on July 21, 2010 by

DEAGLÁN DE BRÉADÚN OMBUDSMAN EMILY O’Reilly has been rebuked by Minister for Health Mary Harney for comments at the MacGill Summer School on the “fair deal” Nursing Home Support Scheme, which a spokesman for the Minister described as “prejudicial and … Continue reading →

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