Daily Archives: March 10, 2011

Keiser Report: Messy Democracies (E128)

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Ireland’s coalition proposals are strong on rhetoric but need more depth

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Taoiseach-in-waiting Enda Kenny will be in at the deep end as Ireland’s coalition attempts to deal with the country’s economic plight. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA The campaign rhetoric seeps through Fine Gael and Labour’s freshly minted “Programme for Government” unveiled Monday … Continue reading →

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Judge Kelly delivers withering assessment of Meath County Council in developer case

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By  namawinelake “This case arises out of bungling and ineptitude of a high order on the part of the defendant (the County Council). Such shortcomings resulted in legal wrongs being done to the plaintiff (Darlington) for which it is entitled … Continue reading →

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Workers turn down €28,000 job because they ‘get more on dole’

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Workers turn down €28,000 job because they ‘get more on dole’ By Edel Kennedy Thursday March 10 2011 A BUSINESSMAN told yesterday how he was “gobsmacked” when he offered a permanent job to two workers who had been unemployed for … Continue reading →

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Stocks drop on Libya, surprise Chinese deficit

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LONDON -The battle for control of Libya and weaker than expected Chinese economic data weighed on markets Thursday while a debt rating downgrade of Spain hit the euro, a day ahead of a crucial meeting of EU leaders. Sentiment over … Continue reading →

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Peter Sutherland & Goldman Sachs

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Former EU commissioner Peter Sutherland has called on the European Union to review the terms of Ireland’s bailout package because they could exacerbate the country’s economic troubles. “Loans required by states following breaches of the agreed limits on budget deficits … Continue reading →

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Enda beware of the ides of march

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Caesar:(Enda Kenny) Who is it in the press that calls on me? I hear a tongue shriller than all the music Cry “Caesar!” Speak, Caesar is turn’d to hear. Soothsayer: Beware the ides of March,April,May,June,or was it September ?This year … Continue reading →

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Enda Kenny salary reduced but not enough!

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Yesterday was Enda Kenny’s day and personally, I think the man deserved to bask in the glow of his achievement having rebuilt a political party over the past decade, survived last year’s bid to oust him as party leader and … Continue reading →

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Enda Kenny’s new cabinet:

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The full list of the make-up of the new Taoiseach Enda Kenny’s new cabinet:  Tánaiste and Foreign Affairs and Trade  – Eamon Gilmore; Finance  – Michael Noonan;                        Health   – James Reilly; Agriculture, Marine and Food  –  Simon Coveney; Arts, … Continue reading →

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