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# shane-ross - Tuesday 22 May, 2012

Referendum

Proposal to bring Bill to move referendum date rejected

Yesterday, 10:18 PM 2,760 Views 38 Comments

The proposal by Independent TDs was voted down in the Dáil this evening.

# shane-ross - Thursday 17 May, 2012

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Shane Ross proposes bill to allow delay to referendum

17/05/12 1,883 Views 47 Comments

Ross’s suggestion was dismissed by the Tánaiste who said that Ross couldn’t make up his own mind on how to vote on the Treaty.

# shane-ross - Tuesday 15 May, 2012

Euref

Referendum vote cannot be postponed, says commission

15/05/12 2,220 Views 52 Comments

The only way for the vote to be delayed is if a general election was called.

# shane-ross - Monday 14 May, 2012

Referendum

Independent TDs and MEP to call for referendum to be delayed

14/05/12 1,925 Views 80 Comments

Shane Ross, Catherine Murphy and Finian McGrath are among those who want the Fiscal Compact referendum delayed in light of the political uncertainty in the eurozone.

# shane-ross - Tuesday 1 May, 2012

Leaders' Questions

Kenny: ‘Not for me to interfere in French election process’

01/05/12 2,648 Views 16 Comments

The Taoiseach says he won’t interfere in Francois Hollande’s campaign, but that the fiscal compact need not be amended.

# shane-ross - Friday 20 April, 2012

Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Friday

20/04/12 5,726 Views 2 Comments

All the biggest news stories from the day, as well as the few bits and pieces you might not have seen.

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LIVE: Stephen Donnelly, Shane Ross and Constantin Gurdgiev discuss Fiscal Compact

20/04/12 4,178 Views 29 Comments

The TDs and economist are speaking at a ‘Town Hall’ meeting in Bray to discuss the Fiscal Compact referendum.

# shane-ross - Friday 6 April, 2012

From Business ETC Explainer This post contains audio

After the global financial crisis, why are rating agencies still trusted?

06/04/12 2,653 Views 14 Comments

Credit rating agencies were widely criticised in the aftermath of the financial crisis in 2008 but they continue to hold huge sway when it comes to sovereign ratings. Now the EU is looking to curb that influence. TheJournal.ie investigates…

# shane-ross - Thursday 15 March, 2012

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The Daily Fix: Thursday

15/03/12 3,525 Views No Comments

TheJournal.ie’s evening round-up of all the day’s main news, plus the bits and pieces you may have missed.

Promissory Notes

Ross doubts if deal on promissory notes will be done before 31 March

15/03/12 2,282 Views 27 Comments

Meanwhile, Finance Minister Michael Noonan did not rule out the possibility of a deal before €3.1 billion is due to be paid at the end of the month.

# shane-ross - Wednesday 14 March, 2012

Dáil Éireann

Opposition TDs slam government absence during Dáil mortgages debate

14/03/12 5,135 Views 40 Comments

The fallout from the committee defeat meant there were no members of either Fine Gael or Labour present to debate bank interest rates.

Promissory Notes

Kenny deflects Dáil questions on talks over Anglo promissory note

14/03/12 2,102 Views 63 Comments

The Taoiseach stonewalls queries on the progress of talks to minimise Ireland’s banking burden, or exactly what’s being discussed.

# shane-ross - Thursday 1 March, 2012

Referendum

Gilmore denies referendum campaign will be linked to Anglo deal

01/03/12 1,371 Views 35 Comments

Eamon Gilmore appears to undermine comments of Joan Burton by insisting that progress on the Anglo notes is totally separate.

# shane-ross - Wednesday 29 February, 2012

Opinion

Column: How will Ireland vote on the EU treaty?

29/02/12 6,811 Views 133 Comments

As Ireland reacts to yesterday’s announcement of a referendum, politics lecturer Eoin O’Malley looks at the prospects of the ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ campaigns.

# shane-ross - Sunday 22 January, 2012

Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Sunday

22/01/12 4,960 Views 1 Comment

In tonight’s Fix: State assets, assassinations, apologies, and a glamour model turns to economics…

Bailout

Troika now losing faith in Ireland’s bailout – Ross

22/01/12 8,265 Views 69 Comments

The independent TD said he was told by troika representatives that the programme had been “optimistic” and that Ireland might not meet its targets.

# shane-ross - Wednesday 30 November, 2011

Debt Crisis

Kenny tells Dáil: ‘I have an answer to the euro problem’

30/11/11 8,060 Views 79 Comments

The Taoiseach says the only way to solve Europe’s debt crisis is to tap the European Central Bank’s “infinite capability”.

# shane-ross - Thursday 24 November, 2011

Dáil Éireann

Gilmore: Kevin Cardiff ‘remains the government nominee’ for EU job

24/11/11 1,072 Views 27 Comments

Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore defends the nomination of Kevin Cardiff to the European Court of Auditors – and stands by his man.

# shane-ross - Friday 18 November, 2011

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The Daily Fix: Friday

18/11/11 3,119 Views No Comments

Catch up on the day’s main stories, as well as the bits and pieces you may have missed…

# shane-ross - Thursday 6 October, 2011

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The Daily Fix: Thursday

06/10/11 1,461 Views No Comments

In tonight’s Fix: The presidential candidates doing well in the latest opinion polls; tributes flow for Steve Jobs, and who is the Irish Examiner columnist who is accused of plagiarism?

NewERA

Shane Ross, NTMA chief clash over NewERA appointment

06/10/11 757 Views 12 Comments

Shane Ross and John Corrigan, the head of the NTMA, exchange harsh words over the management of the NewERA programme.

# shane-ross - Sunday 25 September, 2011

Race For The Áras

McGrath to meet with supporters tonight to discuss Norris, while Ross provides 18th signature

25/09/11 1,414 Views 80 Comments

Mattie McGrath has yet to make a decision on supporting Norris, while Shane Ross has confirmed his support. Meanwhile the Sunday Times reports six new clemency letters have been revealed.

# shane-ross - Friday 23 September, 2011

Race For The Cllrs

Norris and Dana’s presidential hopes boosted as councils to meet next week

23/09/11 794 Views 19 Comments

Both now appear likely to receive enough support from local authorities to ensure they get on the ballot paper when nominations close next Wednesday.

# shane-ross - Thursday 22 September, 2011

Race For The Áras

Norris set to fall short of Oireachtas support as candidates look to councils

22/09/11 4,442 Views 130 Comments

A busy day in presidential campaign as David Norris’s attempts at being nominated by the Oireachtas appear to be fading as both he and Dana now look set to pin their hopes on local council support.

# shane-ross - 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.

# shane-ross - Friday 22 July, 2011

Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Are you happy with the new Eurozone deal?

22/07/11 3,220 Views 39 Comments

Ireland is set to save between €600-€800m on its loans – does this go far enough?

# shane-ross - Sunday 17 July, 2011

New Party?

Shane Ross linked to formation of new political party: report

17/07/11 1,196 Views 45 Comments

A new centre-right political party involving the independent TD could be formed next year according to a report today.

# shane-ross - Friday 15 July, 2011

Take 5

Take 5: Friday

15/07/11 2,553 Views 1 Comment

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.

# shane-ross - 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’.

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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.

# shane-ross - Tuesday 12 July, 2011

Opinion

Column: In Ireland, we got the bankers we deserved

12/07/11 1,335 Views 14 Comments

Banks and property developers held the reins as the country galloped into economic crisis – and all because we put them in the saddle, writes historian Conor McCabe.

# shane-ross - Wednesday 15 June, 2011

Committee

FF’s McGuinness takes helm of Public Accounts Committee

15/06/11 533 Views 16 Comments

Fianna Fáil’s John McGuinness is elected chair despite opposition from Sinn Féin and some independent TDs.

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Opposition sides to face off for prized Dáil accounts committee

15/06/11 551 Views 8 Comments

The government will be left to decide which of Shane Ross or John McGuinness takes the Public Accounts Committee.

# shane-ross - Sunday 12 June, 2011

From Business ETC Bank Of Ireland

Bank of Ireland lent €50 million to bosses and well-connected as small firms went bust: report

12/06/11 348 Views 17 Comments

The Sunday Independent claims the money lent to senior managers and those connected to shareholders could have been used to prevent small businesses from going to the wall.

# shane-ross - Thursday 9 June, 2011

Political Reform

Size matters for Oireachtas, as more members squeeze into fewer committees

09/06/11 612 Views 17 Comments

The number of committees will be slimmed down from 27 to 14, as details of the new Oireachtas committees are confirmed.

# shane-ross - Sunday 24 April, 2011

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Independents demand that Ross be appointed chair of Dáil accounts committee

24/04/11 1,267 Views 6 Comments

The Oireachtas’s most high profile committee is usually chaired by the largest opposition party – but the technical group says Shane Ross is the best man for it.

# shane-ross - Thursday 14 April, 2011

Appointments

Jobs for the boys: Fianna Fáil ministers put 182 people on state boards in final days

14/04/11 1,375 Views 15 Comments

Taoiseach Enda Kenny cannot remove these appointees from their positions because of the legalities surrounding the appointments.

# shane-ross - Wednesday 23 March, 2011

Moriarty Tribunal

Moriarty Tribunal findings to be referred to DPP

23/03/11 488 Views 2 Comments

Enda Kenny says he’s asked Pat Rabbitte to refer yesterday’s 2,400-page report to the DPP and Garda Commissioner.

# shane-ross - Thursday 3 March, 2011

9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Thursday

03/03/11 1,796 Views 4 Comments

Nine things you need to know by 9am: The news from the Department of Finance is even worse than we thought; an artist’s fingers cut off during a savage attack and everything you need to know to bluff your way through the day’s cricket chat.

Independents

Independents look likely to form Dáil technical group

03/03/11 854 Views 5 Comments

Nine independent TDs have agreed to form a technical group, which would give them greater speaking time in the Dáil – and a number of other independents have also expressed interest.

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Poll: Are you satisfied with your quality of life?

Poll: Are you satisfied with your quality of life?

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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