Archive for : December, 2009
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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Closure of Sean McDermott Street Swimming Pool
8th December, 2009
I attended a public meeting on this issue in St Agatha’s Hall, North Strand this evening. It was organised by ICON and about the planned......
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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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We need a retraction not a clarification
4th December, 2009
That was the gist of my contribution in the Seanad this morning. Was referring to the comments by Mr Liam Doran yesterday. We should look......
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The tune has changed
3rd December, 2009
Yesterday FF speaker after speaker ran into the Seanad to praise the Gov and thank them and the Unions for their wonderful work and......
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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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