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Quiz: What random things are these TDs launching?
Remember when photo ops were a thing?
IT’S A YEAR this week since Election 2020 was called, but despite a new government doing some new business, one regular fixture has been missing: photo ops.
The idea of TDs and ministers smiling for a camera in a ridiculous setting is something of a pre-pandemic phenomenon, with the combination of public health restrictions and a ‘good news’ launch likely to generate the wrong kind of publicity.
We looked back on some old photos to remember that photo ops were actually a thing once. See if you can guess what was being launched when the following pictures were taken…
What was former minister Conor Lenihan launching at this school in 2009?
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Science Week
Book Week
Seachtain na Gaeilge
A search for the 'missing link'
What was ex-Labour TD Roisin Shortall launching in 2007?
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A Labour plan to introduce free school meals
A plan to give free fruit to schoolchildren (akin to the free milk scheme)
A plan to end food poverty
A new party based on social democratic values to rival Labour
What was then Education Minister Mary Hanafin launching here in 2007?
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A new marking system for the Junior and Leaving Cert exams
An inclusive education programme
A number of Educate Together schools in south Dublin
An increase in college registration fees
What was Shane Ross launching here?
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Reduced speed limits in suburban parts of Dublin
Legislation on dangerous overtaking of cyclists
The Garda Games, a quadrennial sports event exclusively for gardaí
The reopening of Stepaside garda station
What are Leo Varadkar and Katherine Zappone launching here?
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The National Childcare Scheme
The opening of childcare facilities in the Dáil
The Children and Families Act, which allowed same-sex couples to adopt children for the first time
The campaign to appoint a new Minister for Justice following the resignation of Frances Fitzgerald
What was being launched here by Phil Hogan, Richard Bruton, and Shane McEntee?
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A campaign to harmonise PAYE and PRSI rates
A campaign to get PAYE workers to pay more tax
A campaign to give back any tax overpaid by PAYE workers
The Oireachtas Golf Society's annual dinner
What were Green TDs Trevor Sargent and Eamon Ryan launching here?
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No Lotto Day, a campaign about gambling awareness
No Logo Day, a campaign to highlight issues relating to globalisation
No Loafer Day, a campaign to get people to stop buying cheap disposable shoes
Locomotive Day, a campaign to get people to use public transport
What bill are Gay Mitchell and Enda Kenny launching while in opposition here?
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The Frequent Flyer Bill, which would cut taxes for anyone who flew into Ireland more than five times a year
The World Trade Bill, which would allow multinationals to pay just 5% tax on their first €10 million in profits
The International Peace Bill, which would make the Dáil have to green-light the deployment of Irish peacekeepes
Fine Gael's quest for world domination
What was Michael Ring launching here?
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The Holiday Show
The Wildlife and Heritage Show
The Hunting Show
A bald eagle, obviously
What is Denis Naughten launching here?
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Grants for Ladies' GAA
'Free-to-air' designation of certain sports events
Approval for the expansion of Croke Park
A competition for bidders for the National Broadband Plan tender to join him for a candlelit dinner
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