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Entries Tagged as 'Irish Politics'

Guest Cluck: Earthlings, just like you

August 17th, 2011 · 17 Comments · Equality, Recession, Social Policy

I saw the invitation for guest posts on this, one of my favourite, blogs & I asked if I could send in a rant about media treatment of the social welfare system.  The lovely blogger agreed. Life intervened and the piece which was about half written (in my head) was delayed. Then the UK riots […]

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Give me a reason

August 16th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Trot for the ARAS 2011

In case you missed it, there’s another potential candidate considering his options.  How lucky are we? Singer Brian Kennedy is the new poster man for same sex marriage equality.  Speaking after the LGBT Noise march on Sunday, Kennedy gave his views on the race for the Presidency to the Irish Times.  Speaking after the rally, […]

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JobBridge – Ladbrokes looking for a freebie

August 13th, 2011 · 2 Comments · Recession

On July 18 Ladbrokes advertised for a full-time paid position as  Graduate Building Surveyor on Irishjobs.ie.   The advert has been taken down but is cached here. We are currently recruiting for a full time Graduate Building Surveyor to be based in our Dublin Head Office for a one year fixed term contract. Key Responsibilities: To […]

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Nope not Daddy dearest

August 11th, 2011 · 8 Comments · Irish Politics, Trot for the ARAS 2011

David Norris departs and in steps Gay Byrne.   The Presidential non election campaign gets even worse.  He’s enjoying every minute of the speculation.  The office of the Presidency has been severely damaged by this non campaign so far.  The legacy of the incumbent and her predecessor are also significantly damaged by this rush to celebrity […]

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JobBridge an ongoing saga – or if an employee dies on job get a free health and safety officer

August 5th, 2011 · 8 Comments · Recession, Social Policy

Last week a company trading as Mr. Binman were fined €40,000 for breaches of health and safety legislation concerning the death of one of it’s employees. This week Mr. Binman advertised on JobBridge for a Health and Safety Officer Intern.  Yes someone dies, they admit breaches of legislation and are spared a large fine to […]

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