David Stanton is a Fine Gael TD for East Cork and spokesperson on Disability Issues and Dáil Reform. Things you don’t know about David – reports of his link to Crystal Swing. The phenomenon that is sweeping the nation, and subject of excellent parodies, it seems that they are great fans of Fine Gael and […]
In a new series on Maman Poulet, from time to time I’ll be bringing you snapshots of backbench TD’s you may never have heard of unless you are from their neck of the woods and well even then you may not know them! First up is James Bannon – a Fine Gael TD for Longford […]
Tags:Dáil Éireann·Enda Kenny·Fine Gael·Ireland·James Bannon·Politics·Teachta Dála
Green Party elected officials seem to be having problems with their consciences at the moment. And indeed it’s not only Deirdre de Burca who is calling John Gormley’s leadership into question. As I said on Friday there’s a lot more going on behind the scenes that has very little to do with Willie O’Dea. The […]
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 […]
Tags:Dáil·Dáil Éireann·Government·Michael D Higgins·Oireachtas
Far too many Review of the Year and Top 10 for 2010 posts about at the moment for me to add to. Instead a few reminders from 2009 and a spotlight on those who you may not hear about and possibly can do without hearing about too. Earlier this year you remember my delight at […]