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# Proinsias de Rossa

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Column: It's not too late to save the Social Welfare Bill

Tonight’s debate in the Dáil will slash eligibility for the one parent family payment to save a mere €7.6 million – but it’s not too late to stop this, writes Patrick Nulty TD.

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Apr 18th 2012, 7:30 PM

MEPs could reject proposed new EU treaty, warns De Rossa

Soon-to-retire Labour MEP Proinsias de Rossa says the new EU deal could fail if it dilutes the power of the European Parliament.

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Jan 18th 2012, 5:57 PM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

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Jan 16th 2012, 4:43 PM

# Court of Auditors

German MEP 'felt sympathy' for O'Shea after reading email

German MEP Jens Geier also says it remains unclear as to whether the European Parliament can still seal Kevin Cardiff’s fate – due to confusions over voting procedures.

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Nov 25th 2011, 4:46 PM

# Dáil Éireann

Gilmore: Kevin Cardiff 'remains the government nominee' for EU job

Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore defends the nomination of Kevin Cardiff to the European Court of Auditors – and stands by his man.

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Nov 24th 2011, 11:49 AM

# Kevin Cardiff

Irish MEPs divided on Kevin Cardiff's rejection by EU committee

The Government will meet today to discuss the fallout from yesterday’s vote.

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Nov 24th 2011, 8:18 AM

Unemployed construction workers to get €35m in EU aid

The money is aimed at re-training unemployed construction workers in Ireland so as that they can return to work.

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Oct 5th 2011, 4:35 PM

# Moriarty Tribunal

Michael Lowry: Nobody will decide when I leave the Dáil

The Tipperary North TD says he has no intention of quitting – and wants to take Tribunal questions in the Dáil tomorrow.

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Mar 28th 2011, 9:01 PM