Archive for : July, 2009

2,854 rental properties are substandard but only 8 rogue landlords prosecuted last year – Donohoe

14th July, 2009

19% of rental accommodation not meeting standards still landlords walk free while tenants pay the price Information obtained by Fine Gael Senator Paschal Donohoe......

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2,854 rental properties are substandard but only 8 rogue landlords prosecuted last year – Donohoe

14th July, 2009

19% of rental accommodation not meeting standards still landlords walk free while tenants pay the price Information obtained by Fine Gael Senator Paschal Donohoe......

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Croke Park and an angry meeting

14th July, 2009

Attended a packed meeting last night regarding the effect that Croke Park is having on the local community of Clonliffe Road, Ballybough and beyond.......

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In honour of Bertie…

11th July, 2009

Everywhere that I go in my constituency I see plaques in honour of Bertie Ahern. He’s opened every hospital, shop, window and door in......

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Oireachtas Parliamentary Fellowship

10th July, 2009

I’ve been informed that the Houses of the Oireachtas have launched a Parliamentary Fellowship to mark the 90th anniversary if Dail Eireann. This fellowship......

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Jobseekers Allowance acting as poverty trap

10th July, 2009

The rules governing the Jobseekers Allowance- which entitles a jobseeker to return to full-time education in order to equip themselves with the necessary training......

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Order of Business 8th July

8th July, 2009

Senators Callely and Glynn made passionate contributions about the aweful behaviour of the banks. I couldn’t let this go unresponded to. I rose to......

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Meeting Baan

7th July, 2009

Attended a lecture this morning by Mr Bann Ki Moon, the Secretary General of the United Nations. He was visiting Ireland and gave a......

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Luas Update

7th July, 2009

The RPA will be holding an update on plans for the BXD line in Cabra this month. The meeting will be in Christ the......

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July Joint Policing Committee

6th July, 2009

Attended the Central Area Policing Committee this morning. These meetings are getting better and better as the Gardai are supplying statistics and higher quality......

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