Archive for : September, 2009

How quickly a year passes by!

15th September, 2009

A year has now passed since the collapse of Lehman Brothers. This prompted financial chaos that nearly brought down the world economy. Two very......

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The Statement

14th September, 2009

The Ceann Comhairle made his statement today on ministerial and Oireachtas expenses. It’s a pathetic statement. Nowhere does it mention the Irish people, the......

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Lisbon Latest

13th September, 2009

Had a very positive canvass in Cabra for the Lisbon Treaty. Worked through Faussagh Road asking residents to vote ‘yes’. Two reasons were behind......

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Great news, Shane changes his mind

11th September, 2009

The Seanad is full of really impressive people. The one who most continually impresses me is Shane Ross. He is the Father of the......

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The difference a man can make

11th September, 2009

I attended a lovely event yesterday in St Laurence O Toole church on Sherrif street. It was a mass to say farewell to Father......

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Footsie past 5,000 level.

10th September, 2009

The Footsie heads past 5,000 yesterday. Inter bank lending rates are down. There are some signs of life appearing in US and UK housing......

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Back in Harness

9th September, 2009

Back in action today after a hard week. Tried to get going today but it wasn’t as easy as I thought. Still, when I......

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Update from our man in Washington

8th September, 2009

More news from our representative in Washington. Click HERE to read Ambassador John Bruton’s Weekly Message...

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Dad

8th September, 2009

I only ever use my blog for matters public or political. On this rare occasion I am making an exception as a number of people......

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