Launch of Children’s Mental Health Coalition

15th December, 2009

I get lots of invites to press conferences, briefings, open days and lobbying events. I don’t go to the vast majority of them on......

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Samuel Beckett Bridge

12th December, 2009

The first day of use of the new Samuel Beckett Bridge has revealed limitations that must be addressed by Dublin City Council, according to......

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Sean McDermott Street Swimming Pool:Progress

11th December, 2009

Councillor Ray McAdam has provided local groups and residents with the below update on this local swimming pool. He’s done a great job on......

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DART UNDERGROUND – EAST WALL

10th December, 2009

Please find the below update on the Dublin Underground Project and the East Wall community.  ...

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Metro North Submission

9th December, 2009

Fine Gael made a submission on the planning process for Metro North this Monday morning through an oral presentation by Councillor Ray McAdam. This......

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Planes, Trains and Automobiles

9th December, 2009

  Actually just trains. Had a very transport orientated afternoon and evening yesterday. Councillor Ray McAdam and I attended the opening of the new......

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Freedom of Conscience and the Civil Partnership Bill

2nd December, 2009

I have received a lot of correspondence in relation to a ‘freedom of conscience’ clause for the Civil Partnership Bill due to be presented......

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Social Partnership Discussions

2nd December, 2009

The discussions in Government buildings have stepped up a gear. The potential for another national strike on Thursday is focusing the minds of all......

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The updates will not be coming from Washington any more!

30th November, 2009

I regularly featured John Bruton’s updates on this site when he represented the European Union in the US. This job has now come to......

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Polls from abroad

29th November, 2009

More polling news from the UK where the Conservative lead in the opinion polls has been reduced again. Granted, they still have a 10......

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