Martin Cullen spoke at a seminar on defamation today. He likened his experience of press intrusion [and false allegations about a relationship with adviser Monica Leech] with rape. Minister Cullen said that he used the word ‘very carefully’ going on to say that he went to bed at night fearing ‘waking up every day and [...]
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Social and Family Affairs Minister Mary Hanafin was taking questions in the Dáil on Tuesday. The answers to the questions are included in the transcript over on Kildarestreet.com. But look halfway down the page – the bit after ‘Notes for Minister’ – all her notes to possible supplemental questions with additional information not intended for [...]
Today Tanaiste and Minister for Entrerprise and Employment, Mary Coughlan announced the new FAS Board. 10 places plus the CEO -7 Men and 3 Women. Mr. Michael Dempsey (Chairperson) Former Senior Director, European Markets, Bristol Myers Squibb; Board Member, Bord Iascaigh Mhara. Mr. Paul O’Toole (ex officio) Director General, F?S. Mr. Dermot Curran Assistant Secretary, [...]
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Next week is European Cervical Cancer Prevention Week. There are a number of developments recently in screening for cervical cancer – some I’ve previously written about which have concerned me but it’s vitally important that women continue to be screened for the disease. (And for the many lovely lesbians who read this blog - I [...]
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As a result of an increased pressure on their services since the disclosures following publication of the Murphy and Ryan Reports, the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre have appealed for 40 extra volunteers to work on their helpline and accompaniment services to the Sexual Assault Treatment Unit. Those interested should be female, over 25 and living [...]
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In case the Dáil gets around to debating the Second Stage of the Civil Partnership Bill today (the schedule has changed to allow for statements on Haiti) some information on how to watch and where. I’ve set up a live blog for the debate and you can watch/listen to the feed and participate in the [...]
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Speaking in the Dáil last night on the banking inquiry and why it should be public and conducted by the Oireachtas – I know I’ve called him a national treasure before but his speeches and their content and delivery are just stunning. There are challenges to all on their understanding and desire for true Parliamentary [...]
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Paddy Power opened a book on the next leader of Sinn Fein at the beginning of the year, following the first set of allegations in the UTV Live Insight programme regarding Gerry Adams and what he knew about allegations of abuse against his brother Liam Adams. Reading a post by Mick Fealty today regarding the [...]
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Poor Poor Peter Robinson You’ve met Slanket Enda? The Iona Institute’s David Quinn is now blogging for the Irish Catholic. He is opposing the campaign to rename Archbishop Ryan Park in Merrion Square as Oscar Wilde Park. He even wants the statue of Oscar removed! If you like me favour the renaming you’ll find [...]
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Last week Deirdre Clune TD (FG spokesperson on innovation) press released on youth unemployment. “The latest CSO live register figures confirm that unemployment is the single greatest challenge facing us as a nation. Youth unemployment continues to be a major problem that will have long-term consequences if it is not tackled now. “Since the Fianna [...]
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