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May 10th2009

Labour seek nationalisation of banks

THE Labour Party will this week put forward a motion in the Dáil seeking the temporary nationalisation of the banks. Read the FULL STORY or leave a COMMENT »

May 10th2009

Labour launches ten point job plan

THE leader of the Labour Party, Eamon Gilmore TD today launched the party’s new ten point plan on how to get people back to work. Read the FULL STORY or leave a COMMENT »

May 10th2009

Minister reveals plans to cut school energy bills

THE Minister for Education, Batt O’ Keeffe,  has revealed details of a new €20 million scheme aimed at slashing school energy bills. Read the FULL STORY or leave a COMMENT »

May 9th2009

Coveney calls for action on energy prices

CORK South Central TD, Deputy Simon Coveney has called on the Energy Minister, Eamon Ryan TD to be removed from office if he continues to refuse to deal with Ireland’s high energy prices. Read the FULL STORY or leave a COMMENT »

May 9th2009

Taoiseach emphasises need for involvement in Europe

THE Taoiseach, Brian Cowen has stressed his belief that Ireland needs to be fully involved in Europe if it is to safeguard its economic success in the future. Read the FULL STORY or leave a COMMENT »