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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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Campaign Song – Michael Conaghan – Rest Outside

February 15th, 2011 · 13 Comments · Elections, General Election 2011, Irish Politics, Uncategorized

Blogging holiday adjourned for a minute. A campaign song for Labour’s candidate in Dublin South Central, Michael Conaghan. Thank you to the Chicken who sent it to me – much appreciated. No mention for the other colleagues on his ticket and giving them preferences? 🙂 Rest Outside – Michael Conaghan Over to you Alan Kelly!

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Blogging holiday

February 15th, 2011 · Comments Off on Blogging holiday · Elections, Feminism, General Election 2011, Irish Politics

Gone on a blogging holiday for the day – you’ll find me over on the Antiroom talking about how I can’t see myself or many other people I know in this election.

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Ivor Callely’s Valentine Letter

February 14th, 2011 · 5 Comments · General Election 2011, Irish Politics

Throughout Dublin North Central (see he knows where his votes were from anyway)  today constituents received a letter from Senator Ivor Callely. (Update it appears that the letter went around West Cork also). Many thanks to the chicken who sent me on a copy of the billet doux. Letter From Ivor Callely

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