Harkin pays tribute to Sinnott

June 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Marian Harkin

Marian Harkin

Marian Harkin

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INDEPENDENT MEP Marian Harkin spoke out this week of her regret that her colleague in Munster, outgoing MEP Kathy Sinnott, has lost her seat in Brussels.

The two independents had worked closely on a range of issues, particularly in the setting up of a special interest group for carers in the European Parliament.

“Kathy and myself didn’t always agree on everything, but she was a very, very hardworking MEP,” said Ms Harkin.

Kathy Sinnott’s failure to retain her spot in Europe leaves Marian Harkin as the only Independent Irish MEP.

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Outgoing MEPs lick their wounds

June 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Colm Burke

Colm Burke

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The shock of unemployment is no different for a politician than it is for any other worker who loses their job, and outgoing MEPs Colm Burke and Kathy Sinnott were still reeling from the recent elections when contacted by Eurolink this week.

Despite widespread recognition as two of the most hardworking Irish MEPs, they failed to retain their seats in the European Parliament in the face of overwhelming competition from Fine Gael favourite Sean Kelly and Labour poster boy Alan Kelly.

But these workaholics are unlikely to be idle for long. “It’s hard to do nothing when you’re used to working 100 hours a week, but I wasn’t in Europe long enough to claim a pension so I’ll have to join the unemployment queue,” said Colm Burke.

The former Lord Mayor of Cork has ruled out running in the next general election, but says he may resume his legal practice part time. He’s also committed to helping Fine Gael promote the Lisbon Treaty ahead of a second referendum. [Read more...]

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Colm bows out

June 11, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Colm Burke

Colm Burke

FORMER MEP for Ireland South, Colm Burke  has thanked his friends and supporters in the recent election campaign.

Mr Burke who was co-opted to replaced Simon Coveney in 2007 failed to retain the seat with new Fine Gael candidate, former GAA president, Sean Kelly the only Fine Gael candidate elected.

Criticism has been levelled at the Fine Gael leadership for running a “celebrity” candidate in Ireland South where Mr Burke was widely regarded as a hard working and effective MEP.

In a statement today, Mr Burke said, “I am very disappointed that the outcome of the European Parliament election in Ireland South has not allowed me to continue the work for the constituency that I commenced in June 2007.

“What has greatly heartened me in the immediate aftermath of the election has been the support and the selfless commitment that I was given by my campaign team at all levels, by the officers and members of Fine Gael Branches and by the members of my family.
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Ferris thanks voters

June 8, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Toireasa Ferris
Toireasa Ferris

Toireasa Ferris

SPEAKING from the count centre for the European elections at Neptune Stadium in Cork, Sinn Féin candidate Toiréasa Ferris, thanked voters, activists and supporters who she said “made this such a vibrant campaign”.

Cllr Ferris said, “From my heart I wish thank all those thousands of people who voted for me and of course the activists and supporters who helped make this such a vibrant campaign”.

She added, “I campaigned from the start on the issue of jobs and the need for the Government to abandon its disastrous policies and take the question of job creation seriously.
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Ferris says recount was unnecessary

June 8, 2009 By Leave a Comment

SPEAKING from the Cork count centre for the European Elections, Sinn Féin candidate Toiréasa Ferris thanked those involved in the counting process and wished the three successful candidates well after what was a protracted count. [Read more...]

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European election coverage

June 7, 2009 By Leave a Comment

FOR up to the minute coverage on the Euro South elections log onto our special elections page.

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Breaking election news

June 6, 2009 By Leave a Comment

FOR all the latest news from the count centres click onto our Election Results section.

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Voting centres close

June 5, 2009 By Leave a Comment

VOTING centres for the local and European elections have closed within the past hour.

Early reports suggest that voter turnout was steady in most areas, but, slightly lower in others. The full extent of turnout will not be realised until tomorrow.

Counting of the votes for the local elections will commence after 9am tomorrow morning. The European and local election votes will first be separated and the city electoral area votes will be counted afterwards in City Hall with the county votes being counted at three centres; Parochial Hall, in West Cork and in Mallow.

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