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# luke-ming-flanagan - Wednesday 29 May, 2019
These were the most active Irish politicians on Twitter during the European election campaign
More than 33,000 unique Irish Twitter users discussed the European election on the social network in recent weeks.
# luke-ming-flanagan - Tuesday 28 May, 2019
Why might the European election exit poll have over-predicted the 'green surge'?
Questions are being asked about RTÉ and Red C polling as the first results come in.
# luke-ming-flanagan - Monday 1 April, 2019
Massacre of 160 people in Mali 'underlines need for international presence', Dept Defence says
There are currently 20 Irish Defence Forces personnel deployed to the EU Training Mission (EUTM) in Mali.
# luke-ming-flanagan - Saturday 23 March, 2019
High Court Master says case could be taken against Ireland over special tax treatment given to vulture funds
Edmund Honohan has said there are many similarities to be drawn with the Apple case being taken.
# luke-ming-flanagan - Friday 18 January, 2019
Opinion: Far-right politics on the rise so we need to stop silencing working class voices on the left
Ordinary working-class people are being silenced by left-wing commentators, because of their lack of regard for modern liberal terminology, writes Conor Kenny.
# luke-ming-flanagan - Sunday 27 May, 2018
'Not conservative ... just complicated' - Roscommon's repealers on the county's journey from No to Yes
Voters across Roscommon have been talking to each other, finally, about previously “taboo subjects”.
Spotlight
The 33rd Dáil
Week One: Ructions over the geographical spread of ministries and party in-fighting.
# luke-ming-flanagan - Wednesday 1 November, 2017
Tusla worker's phone was used to send journalist death threats Exclusive
A garda investigation is now underway.
# luke-ming-flanagan - Monday 19 June, 2017
Luke 'Ming' Flanagan learned not to mess with Aer Lingus on Twitter this morning
Maybe he’ll stick with Ryanair after this one.
# luke-ming-flanagan - Tuesday 28 February, 2017
Being tough on bankers ... and Fine Gael: How Peter Mathews will be remembered
Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan is among those to have paid tribute to Mathews, saying Ireland is “a poorer place” without him.
# luke-ming-flanagan - Monday 18 July, 2016
FactCheck: Is Luke 'Ming' Flanagan right about other Irish MEPs' poor record of attendance?
The Independent MEP says he’s the only Irish member who regularly shows up for the Agriculture Committee. FactCheck puts that claim to the test.
# luke-ming-flanagan - Friday 6 May, 2016
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Enda Kenny elected Taoiseach, Dave Mahon found guilty of manslaughter and elections in the UK…
# luke-ming-flanagan - Friday 16 October, 2015
The man from Ballyhea Says No is running for the Dáil
Diarmuid O’Flynn will run for the Independent Alliance in Cork North-West.
# luke-ming-flanagan - Monday 28 September, 2015
Ming seeks compensation from Fine Gael TD over Irish Times interview
Luke Ming Flanagan has taken legal action against former constituency rival Frank Feighan.
# luke-ming-flanagan - Saturday 11 July, 2015
'Greece should drop the euro - and so should Ireland'
Ballyhea Says No began marching against the Irish bailout in 2011.
# luke-ming-flanagan - Wednesday 10 June, 2015
Fine Gael MEPs have been compared to fascists
Flanagan didn’t hold back in his criticism.
# luke-ming-flanagan - Wednesday 25 February, 2015
NUI Galway Students' Union to hold referendum on cannabis legalisation
Luke Ming Flanagan and Garda whistleblower John Wilson will speak at an information night ahead of the vote.
# luke-ming-flanagan - Wednesday 11 February, 2015
Ming thinks Enda's like a man who never asked the lady across the hall to dance
What is he talking about?
# luke-ming-flanagan - Monday 2 February, 2015
European Parliament evacuated after bomb alert
The scene has now been declared safe.
# luke-ming-flanagan - Thursday 15 January, 2015
Will Luke 'Ming' Flanagan be part of the new Independent alliance?
The two men have been political allies for years — but is Ming on board with the Ross-Fitzmaurice plan?
# luke-ming-flanagan - Friday 2 January, 2015
Remember when Ming asked for an aircraft carrier? He's told us why
It was all about Ireland’s neutrality, you see.
# luke-ming-flanagan - Wednesday 31 December, 2014
Look out for the giant spliff: The not-so-serious 2014 political awards
They all take themselves way too seriously in Leinster House. So here’s a bit of light relief from the year that was…
# luke-ming-flanagan - Monday 29 December, 2014
Christy Burke wants to team up with Ming's successor ... maybe
Dublin’s Lord Mayor is considering running for the Dáil.
# luke-ming-flanagan - Tuesday 16 December, 2014
Ming is on a 'bad list' with a Nazi supporter ... and he's not impressed
The Irish politician features on a list dubbed the ‘most embarrassing MEPs’.
# luke-ming-flanagan - Monday 15 December, 2014
'Family comes first': Irish MEPs explain poor voting record in Europe
Ireland ranks last out of all Member States for attendance at plenary sessions.
# luke-ming-flanagan - Sunday 28 September, 2014
Back in time: Would you vote for THIS 'Ming'?
Now available in colour (and with hair).
# luke-ming-flanagan - Sunday 14 September, 2014
The Man Who Would Be Ming: Meet the turf-cutter tipped to take a Dáil seat next month
Michael Fitzmaurice, one of the leaders of the campaign against the turf-cutting ban, plans to take out a loan to cover the cost of running in the by-election.
# luke-ming-flanagan - Saturday 6 September, 2014
It looks like Luke 'Ming' Flanagan actually enjoyed his Ice Bucket Challenge
Or, as he described it, his ‘glorified piss bucket challenge’.
# luke-ming-flanagan - Tuesday 2 September, 2014
Maura Hopkins selected as the Fine Gael candidate for the Roscommon/South Leitrim by-election
Enda Kenny said “Hopkins is an excellent candidate for Fine Gael.”
# luke-ming-flanagan - Friday 29 August, 2014
Here's when by-elections for two empty Dáil seats are set to take place
The two votes are likely to take place before the Budget in October.
# luke-ming-flanagan - Sunday 24 August, 2014
Here are 5 TDs who could do with a new stylist
There’s been some fashion disasters in the Dáil in recent years…
# luke-ming-flanagan - Thursday 7 August, 2014
Here's what happened when Mick Wallace and Ming complained about Alan Shatter
SIPO received complaints about the former justice minister from the two outspoken politicians.
# luke-ming-flanagan - Saturday 19 July, 2014
Another year over: What exactly has happened in the Dáil since September
We take a look back on some of the major events that defined the 2013/14 session in Leinster House.
# luke-ming-flanagan - Monday 16 June, 2014
Ming and Hayes may be off to Brussels, but they're going without pay for two months
Luke Ming Flanagan and Brian Hayes automatically vacated their Dáil seats last month and won’t officially become MEPs into July.
# luke-ming-flanagan - Tuesday 27 May, 2014
Brian Hayes: I'll work with Ming, I look forward to working with him
The newly-elected Fine Gael MEP is at opposite end of the political spectrum to the new MEP for Midlands North-West.
'The government treats people like gobshites' - John Wilson
The former garda welcomed Eamon Gilmore’s resignation as Labour leader, describing him as “arrogant”.
# luke-ming-flanagan - Monday 26 May, 2014
Dogfights, protests and predictions of a recount: Everything happening in Midlands North West
The first count in the constituency is due this afternoon.
# luke-ming-flanagan - Sunday 25 May, 2014
'We've been waiting for 100 years for someone to come and save us' - Ming calls for political change
Flanagan is expected to secure one of four European seats in the 15-county Midlands North West constituency.
# luke-ming-flanagan - Thursday 22 May, 2014
Throwback Thursday: Politics edition
From befriending Tom Cruise to stealing each other’s outfits, our politicians have done it all.
# luke-ming-flanagan - Tuesday 20 May, 2014
Lunchtime Fix: 5 things you need to know
Catch up as you refuel.
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Poll: Will you be attending a pub or restaurant this weekend?
THIS IS THE first weekend since pubs and restaurants reopened for businesses on Monday.
There are strict guidelines in place for the businesses due to Covid-19 restrictions, with a time limits in place for patrons and a requirement to buy a meal if people are consuming alcohol.
TheJournal.ie visited some pubs earlier in the week to see what the ‘new normal’ is like, but will you?
Today’s poll: Will you be attending a pub or restaurant this weekend?
Poll Results:
I won't be going to either (11281)
Yes, I'll be heading to a restaurant (2041)
Yes, I'll be heading to a pub (1544)
I've no bookings made but I might (1092)
I hope to go to both (599)
I've made several bookings (159)
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Opinion: Our rotting Seanad won’t survive much longer, it's crying out for reform
By Adam Hallissey & Charlie Power
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