Tag Archives: Government of Ireland

The sad truth is, Enda Kenny’s a chicken

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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Don’t piss down my back and tell me it’s raining!

By Thomas Clarke ‘A finance ministry draft shows that Berlin is preparing a fresh bail-out to stabilise the Greek economy and stem EMU-wide contagion after a return to the drachma, should the country reject EU austerity demands. The funds would … Continue reading

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Lying Politicians And Words they use to get away with it

The Irish governments hijacking of words like stability, Recovery, Investment, and Labour using of the Irish Flag, and Fianna Fail using the TA or Irish for Yes are typical examples of using language to bamboozled the gullible voters who will vote once … Continue reading

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The way forward for Ireland

By Thomas Clarke (Editor machholz) Events in Europe this last week have made the need for a referendum in Ireland nonsensical. We are been asked to vote on a flawed economic policy. A policy where one of its main architects has … Continue reading

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court case to force the Government to hold a separate referendum on the ESM Treaty set to proceed

By Namawinelake “The State’s organs cannot contract to exercise in a particular procedure their policy-making roles or in any way to fetter powers bestowed unfettered by the Constitution. They are the guardians of these powers – not the disposers of them.” … Continue reading

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Backlash deepens over water charges

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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Restructuring the Irish promissory notes

I came across this excellent  article (explanation) on just exactly what Irish Jig; Michael Noonan is dancing to with regards to the restructuring of the promissory notes due for cash repayment. By soberlook.com In 2010 the Irish government bailed out (recapitalized) … Continue reading

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

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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Taoiseach dismisses concerns of Limerick consultant

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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This cannot be allowed to continue ,when will the people of Ireland say enough is enough ?

Thomas, For your attention. Kind regards, Christopher  Dear Minister, I am a typical Irish citizen, I’m 41, I work full-time as a bar manager, I pay my mortgage each month with my partner for my little terraced home in the … Continue reading

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