Archive for : April, 2009

Why should you vote for the Lisbon Treaty? The answer is 12

7th April, 2009

Last night I addressed a public meeting in Maynooth organised by Young FineĀ Gael on the Lisbon Treaty. I stressed that the reason for voting......

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Reduction of Junior Ministers

6th April, 2009

Just heard this. Good news even though I would like to see more. Everyone talking about lofty reasons for why this has been done.......

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Looking back at the weekend

6th April, 2009

After a restful day recovering from the Ard Fheis the dust has settled a bit. I hope some things have become a bit clearer......

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Ardfheiseanna

4th April, 2009

Out in Citywest at the moment. Just a fantastic atmosphere. Was honoured to chair the opening session last night. All went well apart from......

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Ardfheiseanna

4th April, 2009

Out in Citywest at the moment. Just a fantastic atmosphere. Was honoured to chair the opening session last night. All went well apart from......

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The G20 and the Fine Gael Ard Fheis

4th April, 2009

The most relevant link between the G20 and the FG Ard Fheis is that getting ready for our conference has stopped me noting what......

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Digital Democracy

2nd April, 2009

Just spoke at a conference on digital democracy in Google HQ in Dublin. First thing that struck me is the quality of the Google......

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Did anybody walk out of last night’s Parliamentary Party meeting?

1st April, 2009

This was the question asked of me by Rachel English last night on The Late Debate on RTE1. The answer , of course, was......

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Update from Washington

1st April, 2009

Another update from John Bruton. Contains some very interesting observations on global negotiations over climate change. Click HERE. Paschal...

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