Tag Archives: Enda Kenny

The sad truth is, Enda Kenny’s a chicken

Posted on May 27, 2012 by

What’s on tomorrow’s political news agenda? Some minister may be exposed for spending over the odds for a hotel room on a visit to foreign parts. Some politician most of us don’t care about will attack some politician we wish … Continue reading →

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Being yes men of Europe has got Ireland nowhere

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

By MORTEN MESSERSCHMIDT OPINION : The Irish corporate tax regime will come under severe pressure from our EU partners if the fiscal treaty is passed A MAELSTROM of international events over the last month has dramatically changed the context of the fiscal treaty … Continue reading →

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Group of economists urge No vote

Posted on May 16, 2012 by

Three economists have accused the Government of misleading people over the need for extra cuts and taxes in the event of a No vote in the fiscal treaty referendum. Prof Terrence McDonough of NUI Galway insisted there would be “no disaster” … Continue reading →

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Angry father accuses Enda Kenny of forcing his children to emigrate from Ireland

Posted on May 16, 2012 by

An angry father of three has personally accused Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny of forcing his children and their generation to emigrate in search of work. Westmeath native Peadar Doyle confronted the government leader as he campaigned in Athlone for a … Continue reading →

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The European Government of Goldman Sachs

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

Reblogged from Euro-Irish Public Policy: So, Berlusconi was eventually removed, like Papendreou, by external forces in the ECB alongside European technocrats and anonymous bankers. The money markets decided that Italy must pay a premium on its bonds for having Berlusconi as head … Continue reading →

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Oh Eamon, how power changed you…

Posted on April 19, 2012 by

Oh Eamon, how power changed you… By Shaun Connolly  Wednesday, April 18, 2012 How many U-turns does it take to make a hypocrite? That is the awkward  question tormenting Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore after a  thundering leaflet from his Democratic Left … Continue reading →

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Backlash deepens over water charges

Posted on April 18, 2012 by

The backlash over planned water charges has deepened after campaigners warned of  a one million strong household boycott. As Taoiseach Enda Kenny was accused of sending mixed messages over threats to  cut off non-payers’ supplies, a mass of residents’ committees nationwide … Continue reading →

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Afterthoughts – Easter 1916 Commemorations

Posted on April 9, 2012 by

by Awaken Longford I attended the Easter 1916 commemorations yesterday in Dublin, I watched all the pomp and ceremony and I have to say I was moved, the whole event concentrates the mind and being at the very place where the … Continue reading →

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Governor Patrick Honohan before the Oireachtas

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

By Namawinelake Aliens appear to have been at work in Ireland in the past fortnight. Deputy Peter Mathews seemingly disappeared off the face of the earth shortly after his 6.30am dawn carpeting last Thursday week by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny, after Peter had, … Continue reading →

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THE CENTRAL Bank has sharply lowered its economic growth forecast for 2012

Posted on February 4, 2012 by

By STEPHEN COLLINS, Political Editor Irish Times THE CENTRAL Bank has sharply lowered its economic growth forecast for 2012, citing slowing export growth and weak consumer spending. However the Bank says its lower growth forecast should not affect the Government’s budgetary … Continue reading →

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