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Tesco Price scalping…and increased EU consumer protection

December 1st, 2008 · 7 Comments

Image via Wikipedia Conor Pope’s post last week (more in today’s Pricewatch in the Irish Times) drew my attention to the hikes that some customers were noticing at Tesco. I’ve been getting deliveries from Tesco for the past few weeks due to the lack of wheels (ah that’s another story – life without the mothership […]

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Tags: Consumer blogging

‘I know him’ …

November 25th, 2008 · 4 Comments

Image via Wikipedia Maman Poulet’s ears were burning today… What is the connection between Brian Cowen and Rody Malloy, Director-General of FÃ?S?? “I know him and he has been an excellent public servant down through the years,” he said. “I have every confidence in him.” Is it Offaly? Rody is from Birr… Maybe it was […]

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Tags: Irish Politics

‘You can’t stop the world and let Ireland off’?

November 18th, 2008 · 5 Comments

Image by TPCOM via Flickr This is a new phrase I learnt which is in use by the European Movement referring to Ireland’s choices on EU membership at the moment. . (When I heard it first it gave me memories of school bus tours and wanting to …ok you know the song.) The European Movement is a […]

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Tags: European Union · Irish Politics · Lisbon

Unasked for advice

November 11th, 2008 · 17 Comments

…to those campaigning for Civil Partnership legislation/Civil Marriage, be they individuals or groups … – Stop appearing in audiences of shows like Questions and Answers – especially when the panel is not balanced with representation of someone from the lesbian and gay/equality and human rights sector. RTE need to be taught a lesson and ‘rent […]

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Tags: David Quinn · LGBT · Marriage Equality · Religious Right Dressed up as research institutes · Same Sex Partnerships

Mary Harney’s Busy Day

November 6th, 2008 · 1 Comment

It’s been a busy day for Mary Harney as she spent time explaining and fudging on the Cervical Cancer Vaccine issue. First it was Morning Ireland and then she had to make a statement to the Dáil. Head over to Red Mum and find out what you and your friends and your families need to […]

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Tags: Irish Politics