Tag Archives: Dáil Eireann

“Get up off your knees Ireland”

Posted on March 25, 2012 by

Our ancestors braved the Black and Tans the great famine, Cromwell and countless British atrocities. Are we now going to allow gutless cowards in the Dail to steal our heritage as well? Are we going to lie down and comply with … Continue reading →

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Up-date on the new poll tax for Ireland

Posted on March 21, 2012 by

Hi Thomas,  I hope all’s well with you and yours in Wicklow.I’ve just looked at the Household Tax form and I see it clearly states the ‘fine’ will be only 10% of the amount outstanding for anyone who hasn’t paid … Continue reading →

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A handy stick to beat us with

Posted on March 9, 2012 by

Just over four weeks ago, on 2 February, the Government signed a modification to an EU treaty that, according to Government ministers, contains a provision potentially very menacing to Irish interests. No announcement was made of the signing of this modified treaty, no … Continue reading →

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Taoiseach dismisses concerns of Limerick consultant

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

By Mike Dwane TO suggest the welfare of Limerick mothers and babies was being sacrificed in order to pay off German banks was “outrageous”, Taoiseach Enda Kenny has told the Dail in response to criticisms this week by consultant obstetrician Dr Gerry Burke. … Continue reading →

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Brady Bonds For the Eurozone ???

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

Simon Johnson and Peter Boone have this interesting article on just this possibility. “While the Greek fiscal fiasco is now common knowledge, Ireland’s problems are deeper and less widely understood. In a nutshell: Ireland’s policymakers failed to supervise their banks, … Continue reading →

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NAMA’s lousy presentation of its property for sale lands it in hot water again

Posted on November 24, 2011 by

“I understand the sensitivity of sales under NAMA but I am concerned that in giving misleading addresses or limited information on properties for sale NAMA is constraining ordinary people from knowing what is for sale and bidding on these properties” Deputy Mary Mitchell … Continue reading →

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Here is the face of stroke politics

Posted on November 24, 2011 by

Back in Wicklow for a few days Here is  the face of stroke politics, and jobs f for those who have failed the Country, jobs for those who are on the inside track, who have spent a life time been … Continue reading →

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Response from The Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore T.D on Syria

Posted on October 26, 2011 by

Received to-day From The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Eamon Gilmore T.D 25th  October 2011 Dear Mr. O Cleirigh, The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Eamon Gilmore T.D, has asked me to thank you … Continue reading →

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Wicklow Weather and the presidential debate

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

Wicklow Weather After yesterdays rain storm we have to-day beautiful sunshine  at least for now ! presidential debate After last night’s  presidential debate I said that I was not changing my mind and now I can reveal  who I will … Continue reading →

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Vincent Browne & the seven candidates

Posted on October 5, 2011 by

Vincent Browne & the seven candidates for the presidential election. see full debate here: http://www.tv3.ie/videos.php?date_mode=0&full_episodes=1&locID=1.2 More like snow white and the seven dwarfs’ From what I saw, I thought Dana gave me the messages she as president would not just sign … Continue reading →

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