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Manifesto Watch – LGBT issues

February 16th, 2011 · 15 Comments · Elections, Equality, General Election 2011, Irish Politics, Marriage Equality, Same Sex Partnerships

A quick review of policy proposals by examining the manifestos of the  five main parties with regard to LGBT issues. Fianna Fáil –  Nil Fine Gael – No policy section on LGBT issues, Party does not support civil marriage for same sex couples (checked via email) Civil Partnership: We will amend tax law in a […]

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Sligo’s anarchist

February 16th, 2011 · 5 Comments · Elections, General Election 2011, Irish Politics

In the build up to tonights Big Ticket debate in Sligo the organisers have been doing vox pops around the town. They met this gentleman in Sligo (beside Tescos if I’m not mistaken!) Any Workers Solidarity Movement types about want to explain this to me or to the gentleman?

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Candidate Video #16 – Michael Lowry

February 16th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Elections, General Election 2011, Irish Politics

Loads wrong with the country but he’s acted in the constituents interests and the national interest and will save the country. Or something like that.

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Manifesto watch – Disability Part 2

February 15th, 2011 · 3 Comments · Disability, Elections, General Election 2011, Irish Politics

Fine Gael published their manifesto today and as part of my review of the party’s manifestos here is the section on disability. (Pg. 33) 8. Disability Fine Gael will ensure that the quality of life for people with disabilities is enhanced and that resources allocated reach the people who need them. To achieve this, we […]

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Mary Hanafin’s pro-life election meeting

February 15th, 2011 · 3 Comments · Elections, General Election 2011, Irish Politics

An email winging it’s way around Dun Laoghaire voters from a solicitors office about a meeting being held in the constituency tomorrow evening. Dear xxx Minister Mary Hanafin is holding a meeting for pro-life supporters from the Dun Laoghaire Constituency in the Merrion Suite, Stillorgan Park Hotel, this coming Wednesday, 16th February from 6-7pm. Mary […]

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