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Mick Wallace

# mick-wallace - Saturday 9 June, 2012

The 9 at 9: Saturday

Nine things to know this morning…

# mick-wallace - Friday 8 June, 2012

Column: While you’re at the Euros, Mick, remember the fate of Paul Begley

Mick Wallace’s predicament may be understandable – but laws must apply to everyone, writes Peter Faulkner.

Ceann Comhairle asks committee to investigate impact of Wallace’s tax affairs

Sean Barrett wants the Committee on Members’ Interests to consider conducting an investigation “as you may see fit”.

TDs to Wallace: ‘Pay up using whatever resources you have’

Meanwhile, Fianna Fáíl wants Oireachtas committees to hold prompt investigations into Wallace’s tax affairs.

Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Should Mick Wallace resign?

Independent TD Mick Wallace has come under fire after admitting that his construction company under-declared its VAT by around €1.4 million. Do you think he should resign over the matter?

Technical group TDs: ‘Massive difference’ between Wallace’s actions and household charge boycott

Both Joan Collins and Thomas Pringle believe that evading taxes is entirely separate to rejecting an austerity agenda.

Wallace may face Dáil censure – and could lose seat after court action

The Wexford TD could either face bankruptcy action or a criminal prosecution – both of which would see him quit the Dáil.

# mick-wallace - Thursday 7 June, 2012

Mick Wallace This post contains videos

Technical Group colleagues condemn Wallace but won’t call on him to resign

Independent TDs and the United Left Alliance have criticised the Wallace after he admitted evading VAT.

Wallace: ‘Unlikely’ €2.1 million Revenue settlement will be paid

The TD’s company settled with the Revenue over undeclared VAT. This morning, he acknowledged what he did was wrong and said he was “far from proud” about the situation.

# mick-wallace - Monday 28 May, 2012

Mick Wallace erects giant pink Vote No banner on Dublin restaurant

The Independent TD has hung the eye-catching banner on a property in his Italian Quarter on Dublin’s north quays.

# mick-wallace - Thursday 19 April, 2012

Column: We have waited long enough. It’s time to take action on the X case

Last night, the Dáil began a debate about legislating for the X case. Clare Daly TD writes about why she brought the legislation forward – and why it’s so important for Irish women.

# mick-wallace - Saturday 7 April, 2012

11 things we learned from the new Registers of Members’ Interests

The new registers of members’ interests have been published. Here’s some random things we learned from reading them.

# mick-wallace - Friday 6 April, 2012

Referendum This post contains videos

In their own words: What do TDs think of the fiscal treaty?

All this week, an Oireachtas sub-committee has been discussing the fiscal compact treaty with academics, civil society leaders, and other politicians. Here’s what they made of it.

# mick-wallace - Tuesday 20 March, 2012

Household charge: 286,000 register to pay as union urges boycott

The latest figures show that around 36,000 properties have registered to pay since last Thursday evening but that’s less than fifth of the number eventually expected to pay.

# mick-wallace - Monday 19 March, 2012

People using household charge “to express their anger”, says Wallace

Independent TD Mick Wallace said today that people are showing their anger at the government through refusing to pay the household charge.

# mick-wallace - Friday 9 March, 2012

From The Score Airtricity League

Sonic Youths: Wexford not getting ahead of themselves

The current First Division leaders got off to a flyer last Friday night but are remaining grounded despite the 6-0 win over Waterford United.

# mick-wallace - Saturday 25 February, 2012

Government unlikely to vote for independent TDs’ abortion bill

A group of independent TDs introduced a bill to legislate for abortion in Ireland this week but the government will likely reject it before introducing its own legislation.

# mick-wallace - Wednesday 22 February, 2012

Mick Wallace properties now worth just €4million

In 2004 assets including Dublin’s ‘Italian Quarter’ were valued at more than €11million by M&J Wallace.

# mick-wallace - Tuesday 21 February, 2012

Abortion Bill to be introduced to the Dáil tomorrow

TDs Clare Daly, Mick Wallace and Joan Collins say that the Bill addresses the 1992 X case ruling.

# mick-wallace - Wednesday 15 February, 2012

In pictures: TDs take to the streets to urge boycott of household charge

Homeowners are expected to have arrangements in place to pay the €100 flat charge by next month.

# mick-wallace - Wednesday 1 February, 2012

Hundreds gather at Dáil for protest against small school cuts

Demonstrators believe planned staffing cuts will lead to large class size increases – and fear some schools could close down altogether.

# mick-wallace - Saturday 28 January, 2012

From The Daily Edge Strange Searches

18 strange things Google users search for about famous Irish people

People think Enda Kenny is WHAT? Take a look at some of Google’s suggestions for what people search for when they look up famous Irish people…

# mick-wallace - Wednesday 28 December, 2011

Review 2011 This post contains videos

Video: 2011 – the year in gaffes

From the government’s €3.6bn ‘accounting error’, to confusing a Hollywood actor with a serial killer, here are this year’s most memorable gaffes.

# mick-wallace - Sunday 18 December, 2011

The Daily Fix: Sunday

In tonight’s Fix: Priory Hall, shocking murders in Illinois, support for Ryanair’s controversial calendar, and Batman as you’ve never seen him before…

Wallace: “Huge disconnect” between some politicians and the real world

Independent TD Mick Wallace said that it shocked him how many politicians “don’t know what it is like in the real world”.

# mick-wallace - Thursday 15 December, 2011

Charity insists tenants should not be liable for household charge

A group representing landlords said its members would be forced to pass on the charge to tenants as TDs today outlined their reasons for not paying.

# mick-wallace - Monday 5 December, 2011

The Daily Fix: Monday

In tonight’s Fix: All the latest from the Budget; good news for Ryan Tubridy; and the world’s Christmas capital (which you’ve never heard of…)

Court fines Mick Wallace TD €7,000

Wallace pleaded guilty to five charges of failing to pay contributions into his employees’ pension schemes on time.

# mick-wallace - Tuesday 22 November, 2011

From The Score Plea

Ring calls on airlines not to ‘rip off’ fans travelling to Euro 2012

The minister has said he expects an increase in prices ahead of the tournament, but has urged companies not to charge supporters excessive amounts.

# mick-wallace - Thursday 17 November, 2011

The 5 at 5: Thursday

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

Mick Wallace wants Dáil summer break to move – so TDs can watch Euro 2012

The Wexford politician wants TDs to be able to enjoy the Irish football team’s participation at next year’s European Championships.

# mick-wallace - Monday 10 October, 2011

The Daily Fix: Monday

In tonight’s Fix: The latest in the Áras race, a beauty queen takes down a mobster, and why you should NEVER bathe with live eels…

TD Wallace ordered to repay €19m in bank loans

ACC Bank wins a summary judgment against Mick Wallace over personal guarantees he gave for five business loans.

# mick-wallace - Tuesday 20 September, 2011

As Dana and Norris’s presidential hopes fade, who’s supporting who?

David Norris would appear to have the best chance of being on the ballot paper but he faces an uphill task. We crunch the numbers to find out who independent TDs and Senators are supporting.

# mick-wallace - Tuesday 9 August, 2011

Column: For a new politics, we need more women in the Dáil

Writing for TheJournal.ie, Mary Mitchell O’Connor – who was recently caught up in a Dáil sexism row – argues that our male-dominated political system cannot represent today’s Ireland.

# mick-wallace - Thursday 21 July, 2011

David Norris has 13 Oireachtas signatures for presidential nomination

The independent senator has the support of independent representatives from both houses of the Oireachtas. He needs seven more.

# mick-wallace - Saturday 16 July, 2011

Taoiseach and Ceann Comhairle at odds over Dáil dress code

The Ceann Comhairle says the Dáil must hold a vote on introducing the new dress code – but there’s no place on the agenda.

# mick-wallace - Friday 15 July, 2011

Take 5: Friday

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.

# mick-wallace - Wednesday 13 July, 2011

Ming: ‘What did I say that caused offence?’

Luke Ming Flanagan has spoken about his role in the conversation in which his fellow independent TD Mick Wallace called another TD ‘Miss Piggy’.

Mitchell O’Connor says ‘I’m over it’ after Wallace’s ‘Miss Piggy’ comment

Mick Wallace has apologised for referring to Fine Gael TD Mary Mitchell O’Connor as ‘Miss Piggy’ in the Dáil yesterday.