#Averil Power

# averil-power - Wednesday 11 March, 2020

# Coronavirus

Irish Cancer Society expects to take 'huge hit' financially after cancelling Daffodil Day

Mar 11th 2020, 2:52 PM 14,987 Views 40 Comments

The charity cancelled it’s major fundraising events amid concern around the coronavirus.

# averil-power - Monday 19 August, 2019

# Cancer Survivor Supports

Minister: 'We need to start talking openly about fertility, sex and life in general post-cancer'

Aug 19th 2019, 6:11 PM 16,135 Views 21 Comments

Today, Simon Harris launched the National Cancer Survivorship Needs Assessment, called Living With and Beyond Cancer in Ireland.

# averil-power - Sunday 6 March, 2016

# When The Dust Settles

'It was like being hit by a truck at 100 miles per hour' - Former TDs on the devastation of losing their seats

Mar 6th 2016, 3:19 PM 39,036 Views 93 Comments

High-profile casualties of the election have opened up about the pain of not being reelected.

# averil-power - Thursday 24 December, 2015

Good Morning - Dec 24th 2015, 7:53 AM

The 9 at 9

Just one more sleep until Christmas. Here’s what you need to know.

8,390 Views 4 Comments

# averil-power - Wednesday 23 December, 2015

# Fit To Print

Averil Power defends using taxpayers' money to print 73,000 calendars

Dec 23rd 2015, 2:35 PM 36,263 Views 170 Comments

The independent senator said there’s “a world of difference” between her calendars and Christmas cards.

# averil-power - Monday 7 December, 2015

# Gubu

These politicians did a mortifying fashion show on TV3 this morning

Dec 7th 2015, 4:46 PM 33,987 Views 26 Comments

We’d advise them all to stick to the day job.

# averil-power - Sunday 23 August, 2015

# Dublin Bay North

Former Fianna Fáil senator Averil Power to stand in next general election

Aug 23rd 2015, 1:42 PM 18,741 Views 64 Comments

She has said the success of the Adoption Bill has been the instigator for her participation.

# averil-power - Thursday 25 June, 2015

# Bad Vibes

Cork Mayor launches attack on Fianna Fáil as he resigns from party

Jun 25th 2015, 8:11 PM 22,122 Views 48 Comments

Alan Coleman is not impressed with Micheál Martin.

# averil-power - Tuesday 23 June, 2015

# Fianna Fáil

Back to the future: Haughey could be running for the Dáil after tomorrow night

Jun 23rd 2015, 6:17 PM 12,885 Views 62 Comments

The son of the late former taoiseach is the favourite to take the Fianna Fáil nomination in Dublin Bay North.

# averil-power - Saturday 20 June, 2015

# Woman Problems

Just 5 of Fianna Fáil's election hopefuls are female*

Jun 20th 2015, 8:30 AM 14,961 Views 52 Comments

*So far.

# averil-power - Thursday 11 June, 2015

# Analysis

Don't hold your breath for that new political party...

Jun 11th 2015, 9:30 PM 9,592 Views 22 Comments

Analysis: The latest stories about a new party being imminent are nothing new.

# averil-power - Monday 8 June, 2015

# Power Trip

'Cute-hoorism of the worst kind': Averil Power has ANOTHER go at Fianna Fáil

Jun 8th 2015, 1:39 PM 19,273 Views 81 Comments

The senator has launched another attack on her former party.

# averil-power - Sunday 7 June, 2015

# Independent Power?

Is Averil Power about to enter the 'Battle of the Bay'?

Jun 7th 2015, 7:30 AM 10,877 Views 59 Comments

The former Fianna Fáil senator is being tipped to run as an independent in the next general election.

# averil-power - Wednesday 3 June, 2015

# No New Members

Our newest Senator is 'dismayed' at being denied entry to independent group

Jun 3rd 2015, 6:40 PM 15,598 Views 45 Comments

Averil Power got the nod, but Gerard Craughwell did not.

# averil-power - Sunday 31 May, 2015

Good Morning - May 31st 2015, 8:57 AM

The 9 at 9

It’s the weekend. Here’s everything you need to know as you take it easy.

11,393 Views 24 Comments

# Gender Quotas

After Averil's shock departure, how do other parties shape up in terms of women?

May 31st 2015, 7:45 AM 11,315 Views 45 Comments

We spoke to all of the main parties about reaching the 30% gender quota.

# averil-power - Thursday 28 May, 2015

# Inside Politics

'Averil did us an amazing disservice and I feel like her inconvenient truth'

May 28th 2015, 10:00 AM 1,961 Views 71 Comments

Dublin councillor Paul McAuliffe on why his emotions went from disappointment to deflation and then finally to anger on Monday.

# averil-power - Wednesday 27 May, 2015

# The Fightback

'It did not happen': Barry Cowen insists Averil Power wasn't laughed at

May 27th 2015, 8:00 PM 18,910 Views 49 Comments

The Fianna Fáil TD gave his version of events to TheJournal.ie today.

# Lucinda Speaks

Lucinda denies Yes Kilkenny page was a 'front' for Renua

May 27th 2015, 4:22 PM 17,908 Views 47 Comments

The party’s leader has dismissed any wrongdoing.

# State Of The Nation

Are you more likely to vote for an independent TD?

May 27th 2015, 12:00 PM 18,356 Views 60 Comments

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

# Opinion

Whatever about What Averil Did Next, what about the future of the Soldiers of Destiny?

May 27th 2015, 8:00 AM 37 Views 51 Comments

How will the party cope with the sudden loss of Averil Power – aka 50% of its female parliamentarians?

# Power Vacuum

Averil Power gets new office after Fianna Fáil tell her to make way for new TD

May 27th 2015, 6:30 AM 23,754 Views 68 Comments

The independent senator was asked to leave her office in Leinster House just hours after her resignation from the party.

# averil-power - Tuesday 26 May, 2015

# Guess Who's Back

As Fianna Fáil weathers its week from hell, two former ministers are planning comebacks

May 26th 2015, 9:15 PM 22,910 Views 88 Comments

Martin Mansergh and John Curran, please step forward.

# Bobby Dazzler

A 'male and stale' Fianna Fáil welcomed its newest TD to Leinster House today

May 26th 2015, 3:20 PM 16,213 Views 59 Comments

Bobby Aylward’s arrival in the Dáil has been somewhat overshadowed by the Averil Power resignation.

# Bad Day At The Office

Disaster for Fianna Fáil as prominent Yes Equality campaigner quits

May 26th 2015, 1:00 PM 44,922 Views 111 Comments

Meanwhile, Senator Averil Power said she was “laughed at and made feel like an eejit” for suggesting colleagues campaign for a Yes vote.

# State Of The Nation

Will Fine Gael and Labour come to blows over Aer Lingus sale?

May 26th 2015, 12:15 PM 10,455 Views 61 Comments

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

# Your Say

Poll: Will you vote for Fianna Fáil in the next general election?

May 26th 2015, 9:47 AM 36,131 Views 140 Comments

Senator Averil Power’s departure has led to questions about the party.

# Shots Fired

'She's done a hatchet job on Micheál Martin': Averil Power's former pals aren't happy

May 26th 2015, 6:06 AM 28,713 Views 67 Comments

Fianna Fáil TDs and Senators hit back at their former colleague yesterday.

# averil-power - Monday 25 May, 2015

# Way Harsh

Averil Power said A LOT of harsh things about Fianna Fáil today

May 25th 2015, 7:00 PM 23,835 Views 93 Comments

The independent senator launched a scathing attack on her now-former party today.

# Not Going Quietly

Micheál Martin comes out swinging against Averil Power... and she's swung back

May 25th 2015, 4:10 PM 60,138 Views 127 Comments

It’s on.

# Shock Move

Averil Power launches scathing attack on Fianna Fáil as she quits party

May 25th 2015, 12:30 PM 52,433 Views 104 Comments

The Senator described Micheál Martin as “a leader without any followers” and said the party is “simply not fit for government”.

# averil-power - Sunday 24 May, 2015

# No Country For Young Men

Turns out no one wants a 21-year-old president

May 24th 2015, 8:00 AM 28,311 Views 67 Comments

Spare a thought for Niall Horan.

# averil-power - Saturday 23 May, 2015

# How The Ref Was Won

13 heroes of the Yes campaign

May 23rd 2015, 9:30 PM 64,416 Views 169 Comments

The Irish people have voted for same-sex marriage but some campaigners deserve a special mention.

# averil-power - Tuesday 19 May, 2015

# War Of Words

Senator: I don't think it's appropriate to teach children about same-sex marriage

May 19th 2015, 6:00 PM 25,078 Views 262 Comments

The No side has dismissed claims they’re using “dirty tactics”.

# averil-power - Sunday 17 May, 2015

# Marriage Referendum

Politicians tell us why they're voting Yes or No

May 17th 2015, 1:30 PM 27,480 Views 250 Comments

Do you support same-sex marriage?

# averil-power - Thursday 30 April, 2015

# Living A Lie

Some older gay people are 'excruciatingly lonely' and 'struggle to exist'

Apr 30th 2015, 1:35 PM 17,116 Views 202 Comments

Pat Carey has said many people of his generation have contacted him since he came out publicly.

# averil-power - Saturday 25 April, 2015

# Referendum

'It took me 65-and-a-bit years to summon up the courage to talk about being gay'

Apr 25th 2015, 4:30 PM 26,928 Views 133 Comments

Pat Carey said he’d like to get married, but might have left it too late.

# averil-power - Wednesday 4 March, 2015

# Abuse

Senator: I was called a Nazi and threatened with rape for supporting Palestine

Mar 4th 2015, 8:05 PM 26,173 Views 85 Comments

Fianna Fáil’s Averil Power also spoke to TheJournal.ie about Micheál Martin’s leadership.

# averil-power - Tuesday 3 March, 2015

# Abortion

'If my daughter was raped I'd never force her to carry a child'

Mar 3rd 2015, 8:30 PM 25,841 Views 25 Comments

“I’m very conscious that I was an unwanted pregnancy.”

# averil-power - Friday 30 January, 2015

# Lovely E-fags

'I've seen children using e-cigs and that is terrifying'

Jan 30th 2015, 5:35 PM 21,919 Views 164 Comments

If passed, a new bill will mean ‘vaping’ becomes subject to the same regulation as ordinary cigarettes

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