10 October 2002 Edition

SF, Greens and independents form Dáil Technical Group

10 October 2002

TDs from the Green Party, Sinn Féin and Independents, including the Socialist Party, on Wednesday formed a Technical Group in the Dáil in order to secure proper recognition in terms of speaking time and facilities in Leinster House. Free article

Sinn Féin to raise exploration licences

10 October 2002

Sinn Féin Natural Resources spokesperson, Martin Ferris TD, says the party will raise former Energy and Communications Minister Ray Burke's role in the issuing of oil and gas exploration licences when the Dáil meets this week to discuss the fallout from the Interim Report of the Flood Tribunal. Free article

Taoiseach's Department harasses Monaghan hospital protest

10 October 2002

A small temporary shelter for people maintaining a fast and vigil outside Government Buildings last week was removed by Dublin City Council officials on Wednesday morning, 2 October. The move was described by Sinn Féin TD Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin as an attempt by the Taoiseach's Department to thwart a peaceful and dignified protest in support of Monaghan General Hospital. Free article

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Justice Minister quizzed on EU-US secret agreement

10 October 2002

At Sinn Féin's request, the Minister for Justice, Equality, and Law Reform, Michael McDowell TD, attended a meeting of the Select Committee on European Affairs on Wednesday. Free article

Crowe questions decision to review social housing scheme

10 October 2002

Sinn Féin spokesperson on Social Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, has questioned the decision of the government to look at bringing to an end the social housing scheme which requires developers to set aside 20% of their land for affordable housing: Free article

Thousands join day of action

10 October 2002

Thousands of trade unionists took to the streets across the 26 Counties last Friday in a day of action to secure improvements in statutory redundancy payments. Free article


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