Tag Archives: Labour Party

Surprise Surprise, “Tuck”, you’re in luck, good marks for all in this band of do nothings.

Posted on June 22, 2011 by

Listening to the east-coast radio breakfast show this morning we were informed about the latest poll numbers for the new government and Edna Kenny’s personal ratings. Surprise Surprise, tuck, you’re in luck, good marks for all in this band of … Continue reading →

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Joan Burton and Joe Higgins on Vincent Browne

Posted on June 10, 2011 by

After the first 100 days of the “New government” we the people now know that these people were telling lies Joe Higgins was right all along !

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Another promise bites the dust!

Posted on May 5, 2011 by

By Michael Brennan and Paul Melia Thursday May 05 2011  THE Government will only cut the number of sitting TDs by a maximum of 16, in a significant U-turn on a key Fine Gael election promise. The pledge to reduce … Continue reading →

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LABOUR has denied claims of cronyism !

Posted on March 28, 2011 by

Spotted this to-day By Aine Kerr Political Correspondent Monday March 28 2011 LABOUR has denied claims of cronyism after the daughter of Tanaiste Eamon Gilmore was asked to represent the State in a legal case. Barrister Grainne Gilmore (28) was … Continue reading →

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Kenny tries to reverse last minute FF ‘jobs for the boys’

Posted on March 24, 2011 by

By Michael Brennan Deputy Political Editor Thursday March 24 2011 TAOISEACH Enda Kenny is seeking legal advice about reversing the state board appointments made by Fianna Fail ministers during their last day in office. Former ministers Mary Hanafin and Pat … Continue reading →

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Fianna Fail crushed at polls in Ireland

Posted on February 28, 2011 by

 Pat Carey, outgoing Gaeltacht Minister  By Jasper Hamill 27 Feb 2011 The Irish electorate destroyed the incumbent party only months after the humiliating €85 billion (about £72bn) bail-out from the IMF and EU. Exit polls suggest opposition party Fine Gael have … Continue reading →

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Invitation

Posted on February 9, 2011 by

Invitation: to all independent candidates for Wicklow   Now that we know how many independent candidates  are standing for Wicklow I am calling on all of them to come together and demonstrate our willingness to work together for Wicklow and  Ireland … Continue reading →

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Vincent Browne & Joan Burton

Posted on January 26, 2011 by

  Are labour in trouble have they lost the plot? In the public eyes they seem to be focused on grabbing power at all costs even to the extent of allowing the Finance Bill to be brought into law, supporting … Continue reading →

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The shenanigans over the past twenty four hours in relation to the Finance Bill

Posted on January 26, 2011 by

The shenanigans over the past twenty four hours in relation to the Finance Bill, as noted by Harry McGee yesterday on the Irish Times website and quoted here… was indeed as he put it when… “…both [Labour and Fine Gael] … Continue reading →

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Endgame for Government as Dáil to debate Finance Bill

Posted on January 25, 2011 by

The way has been cleared for a general election on February 25th following agreement between the Government and main Opposition parties to get the Finance Bill through the Dáil and Seanad by the end of this week. Agreement on the … Continue reading →

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