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# politician - Tuesday 9 January, 2018
Mary Harney named chancellor of UL
The former Tánaiste will take up the appointment immediately.
# politician - Saturday 16 December, 2017
Nigel Farage claims he is 'skint' and says there is no money in politics
In an interview with the UK Daily Mail, Farage talked about his personal life, relationships and how he can’t walk around outside on his own without fear of being attacked.
# politician - Saturday 14 October, 2017
WATCH: The 'rags to riches' story of Dublin's Alfie Byrne
Byrne was mayor of the city ten times.
# politician - Tuesday 18 October, 2016
No thanks! Government ministers have turned down a €12k pay rise
All eyes are on the remaining TDs now to see who will waive the increase.
# politician - Wednesday 30 March, 2016
People power begins in Myanmar as military rule ends
Aung San Suu Kyi can’t be president, but a close friend of hers has taken the job.
# politician - Thursday 12 November, 2015
A politician voted to close public toilets... then got caught peeing in the street
Looks like urine trouble, councillor.
# politician - Sunday 18 October, 2015
German politician stabbed in neck over pro-refugee views
The women suffered serious wounds and four others were injured in the attack.
# politician - Monday 7 September, 2015
Politician forced to drop out of race over video of him peeing in mug at woman's home
The man was repairing a sink at a woman’s home when he grabbed a mug, urinated in it and then emptied it in the sink.
# politician - Saturday 6 June, 2015
He was Dublin's favourite politician... but today he's a 'forgotten hero'
He is described as a “truly self-made man and a heroic figure”.
# politician - Friday 13 March, 2015
Poll: Are you more likely to vote for a politician if they share their 'human side'?
Eamonn Coghlan and James Reilly both opened up about aspects of their private life yesterday. Would that sway you?
# politician - Friday 13 February, 2015
14 lovely reactions to Pat Carey's interview about being gay
The former Fianna Fáil minister spoke about his sexuality on RTÉ Radio One this morning.
# politician - Thursday 12 February, 2015
A US politician wants to make wearing leggings 'indecent exposure'
Leggings just make him really uncomfortable, OK?
# politician - Wednesday 4 February, 2015
UKIP politician asks his Twitter followers to 'play Hello Kitty World' with him
He blames his five-year-old daughter for the gaffe. A LIKELY STORY.
# politician - Wednesday 7 January, 2015
7 of the weirdest moments from Alan Shatter's appearance on The Restaurant
The former Justice Minister, kicking it with some matzo balls.
# politician - Monday 19 May, 2014
The Tánaiste showed off his soccer skills with Brian Kerr today
A pair of head-the-balls. Literally.
# politician - Friday 31 January, 2014
Clondalkin councillors say it would be 'fantastic' if Kenny Egan runs in the local elections
The Olympic silver medallist is considering running as a Fine Gael candidate after he was approached by Minister Frances Fitzgerald.
# politician - Thursday 31 October, 2013
WATCH: Former British PM Gordon Brown forgets that he is still a politician
The good people of Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath won’t be pleased…
# politician - Wednesday 16 October, 2013
No Parking: Hillary Clinton gets hit with parking fine in London
If you do the crime, pay the fine Hillary.
# politician - Saturday 29 June, 2013
Politician could face charges after he shoots himself in parliament (and survives)
Police said the Philippine politician shot himself in parliament, where firearms are banned, with a pistol whose permit had expired.
# politician - Sunday 26 May, 2013
Russian politician gets abuse after comparing Stalin police to Nazis
The liberal politician has received strong criticism from some commentators unwilling to come to terms with the crimes of the Stalin era.
# politician - Monday 20 May, 2013
At least 14 killed in Afghanistan suicide blast
Reports say the bomber was wearing a police uniform. A senior local politician is believed to have died in the blast.
# politician - Monday 15 April, 2013
Column: I cried when I heard about the mobility allowance cut - I can't take any more
The mobility grant gave me and my husband the chance to lead independent lives, with dignity, writes Miriam Murphy, who says this government are chipping away at the help for people with disabilities.
# politician - Saturday 30 March, 2013
Column: What a week in the life of a backbench TD looks like
Debates, meetings, touching base with constituents, heading up to Meath East by-election, organising sand bags, reading the newspapers and having words with his colleagues – Kevin Humphreys recounts his busy schedule this week.
# politician - Monday 15 October, 2012
Labour TDs criticise Fine Gael 'rants' about Croke Park deal
One Labour TD described the eight Fine Gael TDs as “belligerent”
# politician - Tuesday 11 September, 2012
Mick Wallace: I'm keeping my €41,152 Leader's Allowance for research
The Wexford TD said that he would be at a disadvantage compared to all of the other TDs in the Dáil if he did not accept the allowance.
# politician - Thursday 19 July, 2012
Column: The Dept of Finance is either unable - or unwilling - to fix childcare
The Department of Finance is refusing to run the numbers on making childcare tax deductible. It’s not good enough, writes Stephen Donnelly.
# politician - Monday 16 July, 2012
Is Berlusconi planning a comeback?
The former Italian Premier has suggested he will attempt a return to power, and said he is often asked to step back into the political ring.
# politician - Monday 25 June, 2012
Nick Leeson: On Mick Wallace and his 'false economy'
The Wexford TD is symptomatic of the move from delayed gratification to credit consumerism which we are still struggling to shake off, writes Nick Leeson.
# politician - Wednesday 22 February, 2012
Do I regret accosting Bertie Ahern? Not at all, says first-time TD
Joan Collins, who verbally lashed Ahern on his final day in the Dáil, was reflecting on her first year as a TD.
# politician - Thursday 28 April, 2011
Poll: Which of these professions do you trust least?
A new poll reveals doctors are the most trusted profession. But which profession do you trust least?
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Poll: Will you watch a religious service online over Easter?
PEOPLE AROUND IRELAND are staying at home as much as possible, bar essential workers, or cocooning if necessary due to official guidelines aimed at preventing the spread of Covid-19.
Many people who planned to attend religious services to mark Easter over the coming days will be unable to do so as a result of the restrictions.
A number of places of worship have started to stream masses or other services online in recent weeks so people can pray remotely with their community if they so wish.
We want to know: Will you watch a religious service online over Easter?
Poll Results:
No (6885)
Yes (5766)
I'm not sure (672)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Tom Clonan: Ireland's ICU guidelines for Covid-19 must safeguard people with disabilities
By Tom Clonan - @TomClonan
Embracing the new normal after the Covid-19 shutdown - notes from a Kerryman in China
By Greg McDonough
Teaching during the Covid-19 crisis: Four weeks in, the novelty has given way to inertia for some students
By Anonymous Teacher
Wellness Wednesday: Mother Nature can help us cope with Covid-19 confinement. Time to walk, look and meditate!
By Gerry Raftery
Mindfulness teacher Gerry Raftery says Spring brings us much-needed stillness and simplicity.
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