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Minister Gormley given evidence of breaches of the Wildlife act

  • 3 September 2007
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With Minister for the Environment John Gormley expected to decide this week whether or not to grant a license permitting a new coursing season, Campaign for the Abolition Of Cruel Sports (CACS) has today contacted all government ministers and members of Dail Eireann, enclosing details concerning a list of coursing events at which horrific cruelty to captive hares occurred and was observed by State apointed Wildlife Rangers.

Privatisation of Aer Lingus

  • 3 September 2007
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As Aer Lingus becomes the latest victim of privatisation, with the obvious results, it is nauseating to listen to the cries of foul play emanating from some business interests and politicians alike.

Munster RSF calls for new regional structure

  • 3 September 2007
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The failure of the Fianna Fail led coalition of PD's and Greens to use its shareholding to compel Aer Lingus to restore the Shannon to Heathrow service is an insult to the entire Mid West.

Leading the country down the garden path

  • 28 August 2007
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As the Taoiseach walks to give his evidence for the Mahon Tribunal this month with the spirit of Charles Haughey by his side and the memories of Ray Burke, Liam Lawlor and Pádraig Flynn not far behind, one has to question why this was not dealt with promptly by the tribunal, and then by the media in a short, sharp burst of intense speculation.

Compulsary English

  • 20 August 2007
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Sir Who does the Minister of Education and Science think she is in issuing a dictate to all Gaelscoileanna that they must teach English to all of their students. Compulsory English!

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