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# mick-wallace - Thursday 19 April, 2012

Abortion

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

19/04/12 2,903 Views 29 Comments

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

In The Know

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

07/04/12 4,769 Views 10 Comments

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?

06/04/12 2,794 Views 14 Comments

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

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

20/03/12 7,109 Views 154 Comments

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

Household Charge

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

19/03/12 7,330 Views 191 Comments

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

09/03/12 363 Views No Comments

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

Abortion

Government unlikely to vote for independent TDs’ abortion bill

25/02/12 2,376 Views 109 Comments

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

Italian Quarter

Mick Wallace properties now worth just €4million

22/02/12 5,507 Views 18 Comments

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

Abortion Bill to be introduced to the Dáil tomorrow

21/02/12 5,371 Views 74 Comments

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

# mick-wallace - Wednesday 15 February, 2012

Household Charge

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

15/02/12 7,212 Views 130 Comments

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

# mick-wallace - Wednesday 1 February, 2012

School Cuts

Hundreds gather at Dáil for protest against small school cuts

01/02/12 3,404 Views 21 Comments

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

28/01/12 16,038 Views 22 Comments

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

28/12/11 3,319 Views 2 Comments

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

Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Sunday

18/12/11 5,382 Views No Comments

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…

Real World

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

18/12/11 6,103 Views 175 Comments

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

Household Charge

Charity insists tenants should not be liable for household charge

15/12/11 3,854 Views 79 Comments

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

Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Monday

05/12/11 3,922 Views No Comments

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…)

Courts

Court fines Mick Wallace TD €7,000

05/12/11 2,023 Views 18 Comments

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

22/11/11 1,294 Views 10 Comments

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

Take 5

The 5 at 5: Thursday

17/11/11 2,806 Views 14 Comments

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

Nice Try

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

17/11/11 7,816 Views 84 Comments

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

Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Monday

10/10/11 2,073 Views 6 Comments

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…

Courts

TD Wallace ordered to repay €19m in bank loans

10/10/11 851 Views 39 Comments

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

# mick-wallace - Tuesday 20 September, 2011

Race For The Áras

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

20/09/11 2,115 Views 54 Comments

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

Opinion

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

09/08/11 1,847 Views 67 Comments

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

Race For The Áras

David Norris has 13 Oireachtas signatures for presidential nomination

21/07/11 1,768 Views 31 Comments

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

Dress Code

Taoiseach and Ceann Comhairle at odds over Dáil dress code

16/07/11 653 Views 18 Comments

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

Take 5: Friday

15/07/11 2,553 Views 1 Comment

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.

# mick-wallace - Wednesday 13 July, 2011

Dáil

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

13/07/11 1,173 Views 38 Comments

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

Dáil

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

13/07/11 5,717 Views 77 Comments

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

9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Wednesday

13/07/11 2,817 Views 7 Comments

Nine things to know this morning…

Dáil This post contains videos

Mick Wallace labels Mary Mitchell O’Connor ‘Miss Piggy’

13/07/11 3,156 Views 48 Comments

Wallace is recorded in conversation with fellow independents Luke Ming Flanagan and Shane Ross.

# mick-wallace - Saturday 9 July, 2011

Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Does it matter what TDs wear in the Dáil?

09/07/11 8,202 Views 122 Comments

The Oireachtas is set to introduce new rules which could see casually dressed TDs booted out. Is that right?

# mick-wallace - Friday 8 July, 2011

Dress To Impress

New dress code for smarter-looking TDs

08/07/11 2,958 Views 92 Comments

Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett has described the Dáil dress code as “pathetic”.

# mick-wallace - Wednesday 25 May, 2011

From Business ETC Mick Wallace

Wallace doesn’t expect ACC to force him into bankruptcy

25/05/11 514 Views 3 Comments

The under-pressure developer says banks have nothing to gain by pursuing him for loans he simply can’t afford to repay.

# mick-wallace - Tuesday 24 May, 2011

From Business ETC Receivership

Receiver appointed to TD Wallace’s construction properties

24/05/11 718 Views 14 Comments

ACC Bank has a receiver appointed properties owned by M & J Wallace Limited, the building company of Mick Wallace.

# mick-wallace - Thursday 28 April, 2011

From Business ETC Mick Wallace

TD Wallace admits debts remain at around €40 million

28/04/11 1,575 Views 6 Comments

The independent TD tells Morning Ireland that his debts remain significant, and that the property market will fall further.

# mick-wallace - Monday 18 April, 2011

Daily Fix This post contains videos

The Daily Fix: Monday

18/04/11 2,405 Views 8 Comments

In today’s Fix: HSE apologises over misdiagnosed miscarriages; Houghton and Whelan are out of RTÉ soccer show; and Vladimir Putin shows off his latest hobby.

Style Wars

Mick Wallace’s new Dáil appointment may not ‘suit’ everybody

18/04/11 2,894 Views 25 Comments

Wallace could be the first Dáil chair not to wear a suit.

# mick-wallace - Tuesday 29 March, 2011

Dáil Éireann

Dáil begins two-day discussion on Moriarty findings

29/03/11 374 Views No Comments

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin says he wants an all-party motion calling on Michael Lowry to resign from the Dáil.

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Poll: Are you satisfied with your quality of life?

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A NEW REPORT from the OECD has suggested people living in Ireland have some of the best lives in the world, with Ireland among the top countries in its Better Life Index.

The index finds that life expectancy, low pollution, positive experiences and a healthy work-life balance are among the factors that contribute to happy lives in Ireland.

It did note, however, that the gap between the rich and poor is wider in Ireland than elsewhere, while the gender gap in educational performance is also larger than average.

Today we’re simply wondering whether (assuming you live in Ireland) you’re satisfied with your quality of life.


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