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Jan 15, 2019 4 tweets 1 min read Read on X
Dublin’s yellow vest protest has kicked off. Image
Some fella just called a guard a prick.
He also threw his motor bike helmet on the ground, smashed the visor and stormed off. He then returned minutes later to pick up his broken helmet. #jiletsjaunes
Reunited with his helmet. Image

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Oct 3, 2020
Despite the Leaving Cert grades controversy, Norma Foley has impressed Fianna Fail colleagues but her loyalty to the Taoiseach may hold her back in the future.

independent.ie/irish-news/pol…
Mr Martin has very few allies left in the party, as proved by an awkward situation in the Dáil bar two weeks ago when a group of disenfranchised Fianna Fáil TDs almost cheered after he quickly finished a cup of tea and left without acknowledging all but one of them.
The uncomfortable encounter is a running joke in the party but it is emblematic of the relationship between Mr Martin and his members.
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Sep 28, 2020
Breaking: Michael D'Arcy has NOT received a Standards in Public Office (Sipo) exemption to work for the Irish Association of Investment Managers (IAIM).

Rather, he says he will not engage in any lobbying activity during his first 12 months in his role as Chief Executive.
IAIM's website says it "exists to represent the members and the investment management industry in Ireland to relevant corporate, political, regulatory, media and other stakeholders".
IAIM statement says: “Both the IAIM and Michael D’Arcy are fully aware of SIPO’s guidelines as set out with regards to the responsibilities of former officer holders......
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Sep 16, 2020
Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has announced he is drafting the forthcoming Budget on the "assumption" there will be a no-deal Brexit.
The minister confirms he will not be increasing or decreasing income taxes.
Public Expenditure Minister Michael McGrath says there will be €9bn for capital expenditure next year.

The National Development Plan is still being reviewed and will not be completed for another few months.
Read 4 tweets
Jul 30, 2020
TDs now voting on their holidays
Sinn Fein don't want six week holidays. They only want four weeks.
Labour also back four week holiday plan.
Read 4 tweets
Jun 27, 2020
Green Party deputy leader Catherine Martin will be Minister for Culture, Arts, Media, Tourism and Sport.

(not a bad one for someone campaign for a party leadership)
Green Party leader Eamon Ryan will be Minister for Climate Action, Communication Networks and Transport
Roderic O’Gorman will be Minister for Childre, Disability, Equality and Intergration.
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Jun 26, 2020
Internal Fianna Fail tallies after 25 constituencies counted has the Yes side winning vote by 73pc.
Only Galway West, home of Eamon O Cúiv, has voted against the deal so far.
In Cork South Central, home to Micheal Martin and Michael McGrath, there has been a 94pc Yes vote
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