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# jonathan-obrien - Saturday 13 April, 2019

Cork City FC says 'no breach to regulations' after TD was removed from stadium amid Delaney protest League Of Ireland

Cork City FC says 'no breach to regulations' after TD was removed from stadium amid Delaney protest

Updated Sat 5:31 PM 53,484 Views 95 Comments

Gardaí said that they intervened “following a complaint of a minor assault” at the stadium.

# jonathan-obrien - Thursday 11 October, 2018

'If you did this in the private sector you'd be gone' - Head of OPW grilled over State building being measured incorrectly Banana Maths

'If you did this in the private sector you'd be gone' - Head of OPW grilled over State building being measured incorrectly

Updated Oct 11th 2018, 3:11 PM 43,594 Views 52 Comments

The Comptroller and Auditor General recently revealed that the wrong rate of rent had been paid on the vacant building.

# jonathan-obrien - Tuesday 24 July, 2018

Law to make penalty for incest equal for men and women approved by Cabinet Sexual Crimes

Law to make penalty for incest equal for men and women approved by Cabinet

Jul 24th 2018, 8:13 PM 15,677 Views 54 Comments

Currently there is life imprisonment for a male who is convicted of incest, but the sentence is three to seven years for a woman.

# jonathan-obrien - Saturday 29 October, 2016

There are 167 garda stations with no access to the Pulse system 404 Error

There are 167 garda stations with no access to the Pulse system

Oct 29th 2016, 1:33 PM 12,944 Views 21 Comments

The Tánaiste said the force’s new modernisation and renewal programme includes the enhancement of rural access to the network.

# jonathan-obrien - Thursday 9 June, 2016

'He's going to struggle': Teenager with learning disability denied Leaving Cert support Education

'He's going to struggle': Teenager with learning disability denied Leaving Cert support

Jun 9th 2016, 6:07 AM 28,231 Views 57 Comments

Hundreds of students each year are denied supports like readers and scribes and advocates say the SEC needs to widen eligibility criteria.

# jonathan-obrien - Thursday 3 December, 2015

Watch TDs have a huge row about having nothing to talk about Week's Over

Watch TDs have a huge row about having nothing to talk about

Dec 3rd 2015, 1:46 PM 20,138 Views 90 Comments

The Dáil is wrapping up early today and the opposition aren’t happy.

# jonathan-obrien - Friday 25 September, 2015

The curious case of the Fine Gael minister, the broken-down car and 214km garda dig-out Murphy's Law

The curious case of the Fine Gael minister, the broken-down car and 214km garda dig-out

Sep 25th 2015, 2:30 PM 32,262 Views 242 Comments

Dara Murphy is under pressure today after he asked gardaí to drive him from Cork to Dublin Airport earlier this month.

# jonathan-obrien - Wednesday 24 June, 2015

Sinn Féin claims there WASN'T a mass resignation of members in Fermoy last night Internal Affairs

Sinn Féin claims there WASN'T a mass resignation of members in Fermoy last night

Jun 24th 2015, 10:42 PM 34,623 Views 102 Comments

However, it seems 54 members of the Cobh branch in Cork have announced their resignation tonight.

# jonathan-obrien - Tuesday 23 June, 2015

What on earth is going on with Sinn Féin in Cork East? Internal Affairs

What on earth is going on with Sinn Féin in Cork East?

Jun 23rd 2015, 9:26 PM 27,407 Views 65 Comments

One councillor expelled and another suspended with claims and counter claims. Here’s what we know so far…

There could be a mass resignation of Sinn Féin members in Cork East Internal Affairs

There could be a mass resignation of Sinn Féin members in Cork East

Jun 23rd 2015, 1:33 PM 16,385 Views 84 Comments

Party members in the constituency will hold emergency branch meetings in the coming days.

# jonathan-obrien - Monday 22 June, 2015

Expelled Sinn Féin councillor claims party 'stabbed me in the back' Internal Affairs

Expelled Sinn Féin councillor claims party 'stabbed me in the back'

Jun 22nd 2015, 6:40 PM 38,728 Views 136 Comments

Sinn Féin has expelled veteran Cork councillor Kieran McCarthy and suspended Melissa Mullane following a confidential internal review.

# jonathan-obrien - Wednesday 27 May, 2015

Cork gardaí working in stations infested with rats Rat Trap

Cork gardaí working in stations infested with rats

May 27th 2015, 6:05 AM 16,589 Views 42 Comments

The Justice Minister was recently asked about the health and safety issues at Glanmire and Macroom stations.

# jonathan-obrien - Sunday 19 April, 2015

Watch this Sinn Féin TD explain how he helped save Cork City FC League Of Ireland This post contains videos

Watch this Sinn Féin TD explain how he helped save Cork City FC

Apr 19th 2015, 8:15 AM 12,099 Views 38 Comments

It was a team effort (sorry).

# jonathan-obrien - Thursday 16 April, 2015

'Enda uses Sinn Féin's ideas as something to beat us with' Not Bothered This post contains videos

'Enda uses Sinn Féin's ideas as something to beat us with'

Apr 16th 2015, 10:10 AM 14,226 Views 116 Comments

Jonathan O’Brien doesn’t care though.

# jonathan-obrien - Wednesday 15 April, 2015

'I lost the rag to make Joan Burton wake up' Heroin This post contains videos

'I lost the rag to make Joan Burton wake up'

Apr 15th 2015, 10:03 PM 24,782 Views 41 Comments

Jonathan O’Brien’s brother is battling drug addiction.

# jonathan-obrien - Thursday 9 April, 2015

Cork hotel cancels debate with Polish far-right politician National Movement

Cork hotel cancels debate with Polish far-right politician

Apr 9th 2015, 9:50 PM 33,187 Views 141 Comments

Left wing groups in Ireland had been planning to picket the event.

# jonathan-obrien - Friday 6 March, 2015

Cork's heroin problem is 'an on-going battle' Minister For Drugs

Cork's heroin problem is 'an on-going battle'

Mar 6th 2015, 7:00 AM 10,047 Views 21 Comments

There has been a surge in the number of heroin addicts over the past decade.

# jonathan-obrien - Friday 27 February, 2015

'Parents pay hundreds in voluntary contributions but don't know where the money is going' Pupils

'Parents pay hundreds in voluntary contributions but don't know where the money is going'

Feb 27th 2015, 6:04 AM 17,625 Views 72 Comments

Sinn Féin is calling for more transparency in these payments.

# jonathan-obrien - Tuesday 20 January, 2015

No apology for Sinn Féin TD after remarks about his homeless brother were made in the Dáil Homelessness

No apology for Sinn Féin TD after remarks about his homeless brother were made in the Dáil

Jan 20th 2015, 7:00 PM 17,232 Views 48 Comments

Jonathan O’Brien clashed with his Labour counterpart in the Dáil last week.

# jonathan-obrien - Friday 16 January, 2015

Sinn Féin TD tells Labour backbencher to 'shut his mouth' after homeless brother revelation Heated Exchange

Sinn Féin TD tells Labour backbencher to 'shut his mouth' after homeless brother revelation

Jan 16th 2015, 4:10 PM 46,457 Views 239 Comments

Eric Byrne asked why Jonathan O’Brien’s family did not “take in” his brother, who is a recovering drug addict.

# jonathan-obrien - Monday 28 April, 2014

'Shocking number' of bookies robberies sparks concern for lone workers Safety

'Shocking number' of bookies robberies sparks concern for lone workers

Apr 28th 2014, 7:15 AM 11,912 Views 29 Comments

There have been 569 robberies in betting shops across the country in the last three years.

# jonathan-obrien - Friday 25 April, 2014

From The Daily Edge Cork TD Jonathan O'Brien got down with his bad self for charity last night Let's Dance

Cork TD Jonathan O'Brien got down with his bad self for charity last night

Apr 25th 2014, 3:29 PM 12,647 Views 6 Comments

Dance like nobody’s watching, Deputy.

# jonathan-obrien - Thursday 17 April, 2014

Complaints against social welfare staff have increased six-fold Not Happy

Complaints against social welfare staff have increased six-fold

Apr 17th 2014, 6:30 AM 21,012 Views 98 Comments

Some 171 complaints were made against named officers in 2013, up from 27 in 2010.

# jonathan-obrien - Tuesday 28 January, 2014

Sexual abuse ruling will have “significant implications” for the State Louise O'Keeffe

Sexual abuse ruling will have “significant implications” for the State

Jan 28th 2014, 10:55 PM 18,589 Views 80 Comments

The Department of Education called such abuse “a source of national shame”, and noted that the ruling is ‘binding’ on the State.

# jonathan-obrien - Friday 8 November, 2013

Gilmore: Vacant social housing stock is a problem, but we're fixing it Leaders' Questions

Gilmore: Vacant social housing stock is a problem, but we're fixing it

Nov 8th 2013, 7:05 AM 7,221 Views 72 Comments

During Leaders’ Questions yesterday he outlined measures to be introduced by government to address the problem.

# jonathan-obrien - Thursday 17 October, 2013

WATCH: Dáil falls silent to highlight plight of children in need of cochlear implants Silence

WATCH: Dáil falls silent to highlight plight of children in need of cochlear implants

Oct 17th 2013, 3:43 PM 9,723 Views 49 Comments

Sinn Féin TD Jonathan O’Brien asked that the Dáil observe the silence “to get some understanding of what those children have to endure”.

# jonathan-obrien - Tuesday 13 August, 2013

Sinn Féin wants an 'easier budget' with adjustment of less than €3.1 billion Budget 2014

Sinn Féin wants an 'easier budget' with adjustment of less than €3.1 billion

Aug 13th 2013, 4:07 PM 4,945 Views 76 Comments

Fianna Fáil finance spokesperson Michael McGrath says the Government should soften the budget adjustment this year, but Sinn Féin’s Jonathan O’Brien says the important issue is where the cuts are coming from.

# jonathan-obrien - Sunday 7 July, 2013

AIB loses money on ATM withdrawals AIB

AIB loses money on ATM withdrawals

Jul 7th 2013, 7:45 AM 22,463 Views 84 Comments

The Finance Minister has said that he cannot intervene in AIB’s plan to raise fees.

# jonathan-obrien - Friday 3 May, 2013

Fears of repeat delays to grants as SUSI retains a fraction of staff SUSI

Fears of repeat delays to grants as SUSI retains a fraction of staff

May 3rd 2013, 3:18 PM 6,263 Views 20 Comments

Sinn Féin’s Jonathan O’Brien says keeping more of last year’s staff would help to avoid a repeat of 2012′s chronic delays.

# jonathan-obrien - Wednesday 12 December, 2012

Sinn Féin publishes legislation on school bullying Bullying

Sinn Féin publishes legislation on school bullying

Dec 12th 2012, 10:44 AM 3,591 Views 83 Comments

The legislation will strengthen existing laws, as well as putting in place binding mandatory anti-bullying policies.

# jonathan-obrien - Thursday 15 November, 2012

USI President released following arrest in the Dáil Students

USI President released following arrest in the Dáil

Nov 15th 2012, 8:08 AM 10,154 Views 44 Comments

John Logue was arrested in the Dáil visitors’ gallery last night but was later released without charge.

# jonathan-obrien - Thursday 25 October, 2012

More than 50,000 students still waiting for decision on third-level grant SUSI

More than 50,000 students still waiting for decision on third-level grant

Oct 25th 2012, 6:30 AM 5,277 Views 39 Comments

New figures show that 65,000 students applied under the new student grant system – but decisions have been made on just 12,000 applications so far.

# jonathan-obrien - Sunday 15 July, 2012

Lift garda recruitment embargo to help fight crime, says O'Brien Gardaí

Lift garda recruitment embargo to help fight crime, says O'Brien

Jul 15th 2012, 12:04 PM 7,178 Views 62 Comments

The Sinn Féin justice spokesman also said that civilians could take over garda admin roles to free them up for front line duties.

# jonathan-obrien - Saturday 7 April, 2012

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

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

Apr 7th 2012, 3:32 PM 5,652 Views 11 Comments

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

# jonathan-obrien - Wednesday 28 March, 2012

The minister, the opposition, and the 36 unanswered Dáil questions Keeping Schtum

The minister, the opposition, and the 36 unanswered Dáil questions

Mar 28th 2012, 6:45 AM 3,891 Views 31 Comments

Jonathan O’Brien makes a formal complaint after Alan Shatter refuses to answer dozens of questions submitted in a single day.

# jonathan-obrien - Tuesday 13 March, 2012

Shatter dismisses calls to repeal crime laws following Supreme Court ruling Organised Crime

Shatter dismisses calls to repeal crime laws following Supreme Court ruling

Mar 13th 2012, 3:49 PM 2,973 Views 28 Comments

Alan Shatter dismisses calls from Sinn Féin to repeal the Offences against the State Act after last week’s ruling.

# jonathan-obrien - Friday 10 February, 2012

Government has no plans to allow same-sex couples to adopt children Adoption

Government has no plans to allow same-sex couples to adopt children

Feb 10th 2012, 8:58 AM 3,473 Views 89 Comments

A poll found that three-in-five people in Ireland are in favour of same-sex couples adopting but the government has no plans to legislate for this.

# jonathan-obrien - Tuesday 6 December, 2011

Sinn Féin TD tweets Budget 2012 measures before they're announced Budget 2012 This post contains images

Sinn Féin TD tweets Budget 2012 measures before they're announced

Dec 6th 2011, 5:46 PM 3,164 Views 23 Comments

As Michael Noonan began to deliver his speech in the Dáil chamber, Jonathan O’Brien was already delivering the news on cigarettes, the USC, and other tax rises.

# jonathan-obrien - Sunday 27 February, 2011

The Hot List: How the day unfolded in 12 key constituencies GE11

The Hot List: How the day unfolded in 12 key constituencies

Feb 27th 2011, 1:05 AM 7,724 Views No Comments

Kevin Humpheys has taken the final seat for Labour in Dublin South-East. Check out how the first day of counting unfolded in key constituencies across the country.

The Half Hour Fix: 12.30am GE11

The Half Hour Fix: 12.30am

Feb 27th 2011, 12:28 AM 1,019 Views No Comments

Every hour – on the half hour – TheJournal.ie brings you your fix of election tallies, predictions and results. Here’s how the winners and losers of GE11 are playing out so far.

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