Conventions
21st May, 2010
Conventions are the source of huge worry and stress for politicians. Worries normally split into 3 different areas. Firstly, will there be a contest?......
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Party at the Cross Roads
7th December, 2009
Had a weekend of family sickness. Amidst sick children over my shoulder I managed to read the new Kevin Rafter book on Fine Gael. I......
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Enda, the Seanad and me.
19th October, 2009
Rarely have I received so many calls from people worried about my prospects and me. One constituent, who met me in the newsagents this......
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Visions for the Future
24th July, 2009
Enda made a very interesting speech last night about politics and the future of our country. In it, he raised the possibility of reducing......
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A new TD for these new Times -Paschal accepts the Fine Gael nomination to contest the Dublin Central bye election
28th April, 2009
Speech by Paschal Donohoe upon receiving the Fine Gael nomination to contest the Dublin Central bye election. “I am honoured to accept the nomination......
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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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By election convention, Dublin Central
22nd March, 2009
The Fine Gael convention for the by election caused by the death of the late Tony Gregory TD will be held this Tuesday night,......
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An afternoon with Enda
8th March, 2009
Spent yesterday meeting constituents,local businesses and sporting organisations with Enda Kenny. We started off meeting constituents and business owners in Cabra. Everyone responded so well to......
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Meeting Enda
7th March, 2009
Just to let you know that I will be meeting constituents with Enda today in Cabra, Phibsborough, North Strand and concluding in Oliver Plunketts......
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We must start all over again
16th February, 2009
Enda called yesterday for the entire Board of the Financial Regulator to be sacked. He is right to call for this. The failures in regulation......
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