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McGarr Solicitors – Dublin Solicitors Ireland | Willie O'Dea

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 22:27:22 +0000

Willie O'Dea is in the Cabinet. He says, of his factually incorrect Affidavit, that when he realized his error in his Affidavit, he “put his hands up” and admitted the error. The Cabinet has endorsed this as the correct response. …... Continue reading »

Popcorn Politics: Cookie Monster Barry Andrews!

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 22:27:05 +0000

Cookie Monster Barry Andrews! 'A love in' – that is how one political wag described the launch of the final report into the proposed constitutional amendment on the rights of the child earlier this week. For those in the dark, …... Continue reading »

Kildare Post » Hunger strike threat

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 22:27:04 +0000

Officials at Green Isle remarked that the company would not be commenting on the situation but added that “it is anxious to bring the strike to a conclusion and last week asked Bernard Durkan (TD) to facilitate a settlement between the …... Continue reading »

Popcorn Politics: The only way is Up for Bertie!

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 22:26:56 +0000

Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern is taking his grandfather duties a bit too seriously after morphing into a new cartoon character that is melting hearts across the country. When The Bert turned up at his local, Fagans, to watch the special …... Continue reading »

Business And Leadership: Fine Gael calls on Cowen to clarify …

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 22:26:46 +0000

The Ryanair Hangar 6 saga continues, with Fine Gael calling on the Taoiseach Brian Cowen TD to clarify his version of events about the Hangar 6 lease agreement at Dublin Airport, which it says does not match Ryanair's own explanation.... Continue reading »

FG's Michael Noonan sympathises with Willie O'Dea over resignation …

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 22:26:14 +0000

FG's Michael Noonan sympathises with Willie O'Dea over resignation – FINE Gael Deputy Michael Noonan expressed his sympathies to former Defence Minister Willie O'Dea over his shock resignation, acknowledging that this is a very …... Continue reading »

Limerick Leader releases the Willie O'Dea tape recording http …

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 22:26:06 +0000

Dublin's Politicians discuss crime & murder

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:08:57 +0000

Another politician, Cyprian Brady from the infamous Fianna Fáil (spell: FAIL!) babbled something senseless to answer Costello's viewpoint: apparently, Labour's “voting records clearly show that they cannot be taken seriously on crime”. …... Continue reading »

DELL Redundant Workers Association: Question Relating to Issues …

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:08:26 +0000

In relation to any problems regarding The Department of Social Welfare & the European Globalisation Fund, Jan O'Sullivan T.D. has contacted us and is looking into this matter. The Dell Redundancy Workers Association has contacted …... Continue reading »

EXCLUSIVE: Limerick Leader releases the Willie O'Dea tape …

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:08:19 +0000

This follows numerous requests from the national media, as well as comments made in the Dail yesterday by Labour deputy leader Joan Burton. Limerick Leader reporter, Mike Dwane, whose interview with Willie O'Dea has triggered a huge …... Continue reading »

“I'm a victim”, says Willie O'Dea | The Irish Sentinel

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:08:04 +0000

Well placed sources told us that John Gormley and Eamon Ryan got down on their knees to beg for full support of the coalition and their Ministerial salaries while a number of party members, who between them found an ounce of morality, …... Continue reading »

€10m upgrade for schools – Kilkenny Today

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:07:56 +0000

Deputy John McGuinness who has been working with the school for the last number of years is delighted. “The school plays a central part in the provision of education in County Kilkenny and has lobbied for the refurbishment and new build …... Continue reading »

Mary Coughlan must resign

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:07:48 +0000

The big, irritating news, is Mary Coughlan's scandalous attitude on emmigration. She has reportedly told the media that she's basically relaxed at the prospect of young Irish, skilled professionals leaving our shores. …... Continue reading »

Aer Lingus rejected Coughlan's hangar plea – This Week In Ireland

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:07:39 +0000

TANAISTE Mary Coughlan asked Aer Lingus if it would move out of the hangar at the centre of the controversy over 300 jobs — but it refused. The Irish Independent has learned Ms Coughlan personally rang Aer Lingus chief executive …... Continue reading »

56 repossession applications in High Court, need for Homeowner …

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:04:43 +0000

Yesterday in the High Court, there were 56 applications for repossession, including 30 by sub-prime lenders, showing that Ireland is on the precipice of a repossession crisis according to Fine Gael Housing Spokesman, Terence Flanagan TD …... Continue reading »

Limerick TD Willie O'Dea Resigns As Minister For Defence | The …

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:04:15 +0000

Earlier today the Taoiseach re-iterated that Willie O'Dea had his full support following his defamatory statements against Sinn Féin councillor Maurice Quinlivan. However, the Limerick Deputy, who pulled in over 19000 first preferences …... Continue reading »

Text of Resignation Letter Tendered by Willie O'Dea | The Emergency

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:04:04 +0000

Mr Brian Cowen T.D.. Department of the Taoiseach Government Buildings Upr Merrion Street Dublin 2. A Thaoisigh ag gníomhú dóibh,. Well, dis is it Brian, we put up a good run of it, but it looks like de bastards have me, …... Continue reading »

EUR103M Earned By Midwest Hospital consultants In 5 Years | The …

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:03:53 +0000

HSE Finance Director Mr Liam Woods provided the information by pay roll area in response to a Parliamentary Question by Fine Gael Deputy Damien English, reports The Irish Medical Times. Ennis, Ennistymon/Kilshanny, Kilrush, …... Continue reading »

Ocean FM » Deputy Perry calls for development of Irish US relations

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:03:35 +0000

Sligo North Leitrim TD John Perry has outlined the importance of developing relations between Ireland and the US. The Fine Gael Deputy has called for continued funding in education programmes between both countries. …... Continue reading »

mushtastic: Minister of the Indefencible

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:03:21 +0000

I think it was Paul Gogarty, Green Party TD who was complaining on the radio the other morning about the Greens being taken to task over the failings of Fianna Fáil. But the thing is, we already know that Fianna Fáil are going to try …... Continue reading »

Tipp Institute and LIT merger proposals finalised

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:00:47 +0000

Thurles based TD Michael Lowry has confirmed that the Boards of the Tipperary Institute and Limerick Institute of Technology met last night to finalise proposals to create a new institutional partnership. The Independent Deputy says the …... Continue reading »

Willie O'Dea Resigns as Defence Minister | Dublin's 98: Thunders …

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:00:25 +0000

Willie O'Dea says he will take the events of the past few days to the grave with him. The Lime… Web Turns Green Over Willie O'Dea Green Party TD Paul Gogarty has admitted that the Green Party is divided on whether Minister Willie. …... Continue reading »

Life after George – Galway Independent

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 12:57:36 +0000

Fine Gael's Galway East Deputy Ulick Burke was speaking in the aftermath of former Fine Gael TD, George Lee's shock resignation from Fine Gael and Dail Éireann on Monday. Mr Lee, who appeared in Galway on numerous occasions in late 2009 …... Continue reading »

Mary Jackman -Fine Gael -1998 Limerick East By-Election « Irish …

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 12:57:25 +0000

From the 1998 Limerick East by-election ( won by Labours Jan O'Sullivan) the Fine Gael candidate, the then Senator Mary Jackman. Mary Jackman stood for the Dail on 5 occasions but was never elected. Pictured with Michael Noonan (who was …... Continue reading »

'Thank You' Gift of Office Site from Bank of Ireland Rejected …

Politics in Ireland — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 12:57:15 +0000

The Bank of Ireland has flatly rejected a proposal by government minister Sean Haughey to hand over its historic former headquarters site as a 'thank you' to the Irish people for the multi-billion bank bail-out.... Continue reading »