Green Party form government in Ireland
Region: Ireland
After twenty-six years in the political wilderness Ireland’s Green Party have finally succumbed to the lure of political office. Born on the 3rd of December, 1981, in Dublin’s Central Hotel, the party formerly known as the Ecology Party of Ireland (EPI) was formed by school teacher Christopher Fettes at a meeting attended by no more than eighty curious onlookers. Although they had an inauspicious star... more
Views: 8481Mother Russia Scolds Naughty Uncle Sam… By Threatening Europe?
Region: IrelandThe British and Irish media have been awash with talk today of a return to the cold war era where espionage ruled the day and school children were frequently drilled in the art of diving under their desks for cover in order to aid their survival in the event of a nuclear strike. President Putin’s threat to point missiles at Europe in retaliation for the US placing defence shields in Poland and the Czech Republic ... more
Views: 2383Historic third term looms for Irish PM
Region: IrelandLet the horse trading begin. The electorate in the Republic of Ireland have sent a message of support to the Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern in a manner few had envisaged. Those of you who read my pre-election article will be aware that this ground reporter called it just as it turned out. But enough about me, in what turned out to be a pretty clear cut endorsement of his premiership over the past ten years, the PM&r... more
Views: 1894Milan v Liverpool
Region: Ireland
There is no doubt that the disappointment being felt by Liverpool fans at this moment is palpable but, and although I write this the game still has five minutes to go, I cannot see any way back for Liverpool. Irrespective of the possession and the number of scoring chances Liverpool have had, Milan has had the luck. Yes, the gods have smiled on AC Milan, but wait… a goal by Kuyt, surely not another comeback! I ... more
Views: 1300Republic of Ireland general election almost too close to call
Region: Ireland
With the polls about to open on the 24th May this has proven to be one of the closest fought elections in decades. Leading experts and political pollsters have been seen scratching their heads and visibly discombobulated by the prospect of calling the result. With the ruling coalition (Fianna Fail and the Progressive Democrats) sitting on a combined total of 43% in the latest opinion polls and the alternative coalition... more
Views: 2067The Irish General Election
Region: IrelandWith ten days to go before the May 24th general election in the Republic of Ireland we seem to finally have put the issue of Prime Minister Bertie Ahern’s financial irregularities to bed. Having confessed to parliament last autumn that he received cash from friends whilst in the middle of a messy separation from his then wife, further revelations came to light just last week which intimated that the PM was being... more
Views: 1309Irish Finance Company will create 600 new jobs in India
Region: IrelandHibernain one of the largest financial organizations of Ireland has announced plans to move 600 jobs to Bangalore. Its parent company Aviva already has back office operation in India. If this moving of the job take place then Ireland has to loose 600 quality jobs.The worker’s union, Unite show anger and protest for losing such a good quality job. According to Unite national officer Jerry Shanahan this news was ... more
Views: 1167EU may increase Savings Guarantee
Region: Ireland
Ireland (GroundReport) - According to reports, the finance minister of Ireland has said the European Union is mulling increasing government guarantees for private savings in banks across the 27-nation bloc. Irish Finance Minister Brian Lenihan said savings of up to €100,000 ($135,000) would be guaranteed by EU governments, reports The Associated Press. Until recently, prior to the outbreak of the credit ... more
Views: 1122Irish Worry: 'Celtic Tiger' Defanged?
Region: Ireland
Posted by Anne Szustek to FindingDulcinea Ireland’s vigorous economic expansion over the past 20 years has earned it the moniker “Celtic Tiger.” The transformation from one of Europe’s poorest nations to a high-tech upstart beckoned foreigners to the Emerald Isle. The country has seen 7.2 percent annual growth for the past decade, partly due to “buoyant labor markets,” writes the... more
Views: 712"29 JUNE 07" Today Is The Big Day
Region: Ireland
Today is the Big day for Indian Cricket team. They are going to clash with the mighty South Africans again, in a Match in the 4 Nation series, including India, SA, Ireland, and Pakistan. India has already Lost against South Africa by 4 Wickets in there last game, which was played without M.S Dhoni and New Pace hope of India Srisanth( Reportedly these players were suffering of virul fever). India squad R Dravid,... more
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