Fine Gael can’t pander to disaffected groups

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

After the disastrous rout in the 2002 General Election Fine Gael was reduced to 30 seats. They have since steadily rebuilt the party. Over recent months they have out-polled FF – the latest poll gave them a 10 point lead, albeit with a lower rating of 32 per cent. During the last election I predicted they could not win because they had simply too many seats to make up.

Lucrative payments to TDs must go says Grealish

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

If the Government sees fit to introduce a pension levy on public sector workers, then it must also end the practice of paying ministerial pensions to sitting TDs.

Can FG take two in Galway City East?

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

Fine Gael is pushing to win a second seat in Galway City West and the party is looking towards Cllr Brian Walsh to bring in one of his two running mates.

Callanan edges closer to a decision to run again

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

Independent Cllr Daniel Callanan is coming ever closer to a final decision on whether or not he will run in June’s Local Election.

Will Labour start to groom Colm Keaveney for national politics?

Thu, Feb 19, 2009

“Better red than dead” the English philosopher Bertrand Russell used to say, and for the Labour Party - if the recent The Irish Times/TNS MRBI poll is anything to go by - the phrase has never been more apt.

Fianna Fáil’s fate

Thu, Feb 19, 2009

The decline in Fianna Fáil’s popularity since last June is unprecedented in the history of the party. The recent TNS/MRBI survey has tracked that support for the party has dropped from 42 per cent to 22 per cent over the past eight months. The leader’s satisfaction rating has declined from 52 per cent to 24 per cent. This presents an alarming prospect for all party members, supporters and especially candidates in the forthcoming local and European elections.

Can FG take two in Galway City East?

Thu, Feb 19, 2009

Fine Gael is pushing to win a second seat in Galway City West and the party is looking towards Cllr Brian Walsh to bring in one of his two running mates.

John Connolly is ‘definitely going’ to seek re-election

Thu, Feb 19, 2009

Fianna Fáil Cllr John Connolly has come out fighting against rumours he would not be running in June’s Local Elections by declaring he is “absolutely” and “definitely going” to seek re-election.

Callanan edges closer to a decision to run again

Thu, Feb 19, 2009

Independent Cllr Daniel Callanan is coming ever closer to a final decision on whether or not he will run in June’s Local Election.

The outspoken councillor was adamant for a long time that he would not seek re-election, but over the last year his appetite has returned prompting speculation that he would throw his hat into the ring again.

Dublin men charged with imprisoning Lackagh family

Thu, Feb 19, 2009

Two Dublin men, charged in connection with an armed raid on a businessman’s home last Sunday, have been remanded in custody and will appear in court again tomorrow (Friday) at Harristown District Court, in Roscommon.

A punnet of Golden Circles, please, and a Government to go

Thu, Feb 19, 2009

When the great Chinese philosopher Hu Flung Dung penned the immortal line “may ye live in interesting times,” surely he was thinking about days such as this. Days when the news brings unprecedented details of the unthinkable happening to all the institutions that we all previously thought were solid. Days when the squeaky bum times of footballing parlance have well and truly been transferred to politics.

Portiuncula jobs at risk if nurses’ union action escalates, warns HSE

Thu, Feb 19, 2009

The HSE warned staff at Portiuncula Hospital this week that services will be curtailed and jobs put at risk if industrial action threatened by the Irish Nurses Organisation goes ahead.

What should Ireland do with its oil resources?

Thu, Feb 19, 2009

Ireland has possibly €5.4 trillion worth of oil lying off the west coast, but nothing is being done by the State to claim it or even stake a claim for it.

Learn the secrets of the solar system

Thu, Feb 19, 2009

The secrets of the solar system will be among the subjects discussed at a series of public talks by the Galway Astronomy Club at the Westwood House Hotel.

Galway baroque singers in Gort

Thu, Feb 19, 2009

The Galway Baroque Singers sing at 7.30pm Mass in Gort this Saturday.

Van burnt out in Cregmore

Thu, Feb 19, 2009

Gardaí have appealed for information following the discovery of a burnt out van in Cregmore.

Judge refuses to close

Thu, Feb 19, 2009

“It’s far too early to bring the shutters down,” said a Circuit Court Judge before adjourning a case involving the attempted rape of a mother by her son.

Two men fined and disqualified for ‘wheelies’ in park

Thu, Feb 19, 2009

A public park is not for boy racers, said a district court judge this week before fining and disqualifying two friends who were caught doing “wheelies” on a busy Sunday morning.

Parents of multiple births invited to attend get together

Thu, Feb 19, 2009

Parents of multiple births in Galway are invited to attend a get together at Busy Bees in Oranmore on Tuesday March 3 at 3pm.

Parents who would like to meet other parents of multiples, get advice, share stories or just get out of the house, are urged to go along.

City Hall encourages businesses to ‘get on your bike’

Thu, Feb 19, 2009

There is a way local businesses and organisations can beat the traffic congestion in Galway city and get to and from places quicker and more efficiently - on a bike.

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