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Re-Tweeting Election #Ge11 Aodhán O Ríordáin TD
Re-Tweeting Election #ge11 Aodhán O Ríordáin TD 1 Re-Tweeting Election #ge11 Introduction The 2011 General Election was the first Twitter Election in Ireland. The appetite for increased engagement, accountability and interaction via the social media platform followed the resignation of Defence Minister Willie O’Dea in February 2010, in part because of a carefully composed tweet. By January 2011, Twitter was part of the daily political discourse, as candidates posted their thoughts, policies, pictures and links in the competitive war to raise profiles and attract eyeballs. The beauty of Twitter is that it allows your ‘followers’ to view you in a different lens from the normal political script, and to engage with you on a variety of topics political, personal, trivial and even philosophical. It also allows politicians break some news at appropriate times, and share views on national events without the constraints of a formal press release. This ebook is based on all the tweets published over the course of the General Election campaign, from the announcement of Labour’s motion of no confidence in the government to the day of the election result. It is important to consider that the commentary on the tweets was completed in the months immediately after the election in February 2011, when my memory of events and emotions was still raw and fresh, and not two years later. Therefore, the commentary provided is frozen in 2011 and has not been altered to take account of two years in government and developments in 2013. The tweets and reflections are frozen in time. -
To Read the Newsletter
EPILEPSY ALLIANCE EUROPE NEWS FROM THE TASK FORCE CHAIRS under the auspices of: ® EA E International Bureau for APRIL 2018 Epilepsy Alliance Europe IBE Epilepsy Meet the members of the Task Force 2017-2021 Martin Brodie, Co-chair representing IBE Philippe Ryvlin, Co-chair representing ILAE Janet Mifsud, representing IBE Caroline Morton, representing IBE Francesca Sofia, representing IBE Lievan Lagae, representing ILAE Eugen Trinka, representing ILAE Kristl Vonck, representing ILAE FIND OUT MORE www.epilepsyallianceeurope.org/epilepsy-alliance-europe-task-force/ INTERNATIONAL EPILEPSY DAY IN THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT Philippe Ryvlin and Martin Brodie, Co-chair, Epilepsy Alliance Europe Task Force A global alliance for epilepsy The European Advocates for Epilepsy MEP group in the European In opening the briefing, Brian Hayes MEP explained that the work- Parliament, organised a Breakfast Briefing in the parliament in Brus- shop focused on the need for a global alliance for epilepsy research sels on 31st January to mark International Epilepsy and was a follow up to an important workshop held Day. Hosted by its President, Brian Hayes MEP (Ire- in 2017 and which involved representatives from land), the event was attended by several MEPs, Epilepsy is a the national health agencies in the US and Canada. including Mrs Lieve Wierlinck (Belgium), Seán Kelly most complex Speaking at the event, Francesca Sofia, the mother (Ireland), Alojz Peterle (Slovenia), Roberta Metsola of an eight-year old girl with difficult refractory epi- (Malta), José Inácio Faria (Portugal), and Franc disease. lepsy, said: “My plea to you today is to work with us Bogovič (Slovenia). in a life-changing movement to save a community Also present were Stéphane Hogan, Head of Sec- Fighting of 6 million people (with epilepsy). -
Sunday Times /Behaviour & Attitudes European Elections May 2014
Sunday Times /Behaviour & Attitudes European Elections May 2014 Opinion Poll 3rd – 15th May, 2014 Prepared for Prepared by Ian McShane J.5607 Technical Appendix 2 Technical Appendix ● The results of this opinion poll are based upon a representative sample of 1,545 eligible Irish voters aged 18 years +. ● A separate questionnaire was produced for each of three regions to take the three separate European Election constituencies into account. The number of interviews upon which the representative samples of eligible voters in each constituency is based is as follows: Dublin Constituency 521 Midlands-North-West 513 South Constituency 511 ● As such, the results for each constituency can be deemed to be accurate to within plus or minus 4.5 percentage points at the 95% confidence level. ● Fieldwork was conducted over the period 3rd – 14th May, 2014 with interviewing carried out at the Behaviour & Attitudes Computer Aided Telephone Interviewing (CATI) Unit at Milltown House in Dublin. ● Interviewing was conducted across all electoral constituencies in the country with households selected for interview by way of Random Digit Dialling (RDD). ● The sample is split across RDD landline numbers and RDD mobile telephone numbers, so as to ensure that individuals living in landline only households, mobile only households, and households with both a landline and mobile telephone are represented in their correct proportions. 3 Technical Appendix ● The subsequent survey results are weighted to reflect the known demographic profile of Irish adults, utilising the most recently published census population estimates from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). ● All aspects of the survey, including the Party Support adjustment factor, are implemented in accordance with the technical and ethical guidelines set down by the Association of Irish Market Research Organisations (AIMRO) and the European Society of Opinion & Market Research (ESOMAR). -
1. Debbie Abrahams, Labour Party, United Kingdom 2
1. Debbie Abrahams, Labour Party, United Kingdom 2. Malik Ben Achour, PS, Belgium 3. Tina Acketoft, Liberal Party, Sweden 4. Senator Fatima Ahallouch, PS, Belgium 5. Lord Nazir Ahmed, Non-affiliated, United Kingdom 6. Senator Alberto Airola, M5S, Italy 7. Hussein al-Taee, Social Democratic Party, Finland 8. Éric Alauzet, La République en Marche, France 9. Patricia Blanquer Alcaraz, Socialist Party, Spain 10. Lord John Alderdice, Liberal Democrats, United Kingdom 11. Felipe Jesús Sicilia Alférez, Socialist Party, Spain 12. Senator Alessandro Alfieri, PD, Italy 13. François Alfonsi, Greens/EFA, European Parliament (France) 14. Amira Mohamed Ali, Chairperson of the Parliamentary Group, Die Linke, Germany 15. Rushanara Ali, Labour Party, United Kingdom 16. Tahir Ali, Labour Party, United Kingdom 17. Mahir Alkaya, Spokesperson for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, Socialist Party, the Netherlands 18. Senator Josefina Bueno Alonso, Socialist Party, Spain 19. Lord David Alton of Liverpool, Crossbench, United Kingdom 20. Patxi López Álvarez, Socialist Party, Spain 21. Nacho Sánchez Amor, S&D, European Parliament (Spain) 22. Luise Amtsberg, Green Party, Germany 23. Senator Bert Anciaux, sp.a, Belgium 24. Rt Hon Michael Ancram, the Marquess of Lothian, Former Chairman of the Conservative Party, Conservative Party, United Kingdom 25. Karin Andersen, Socialist Left Party, Norway 26. Kirsten Normann Andersen, Socialist People’s Party (SF), Denmark 27. Theresa Berg Andersen, Socialist People’s Party (SF), Denmark 28. Rasmus Andresen, Greens/EFA, European Parliament (Germany) 29. Lord David Anderson of Ipswich QC, Crossbench, United Kingdom 30. Barry Andrews, Renew Europe, European Parliament (Ireland) 31. Chris Andrews, Sinn Féin, Ireland 32. Eric Andrieu, S&D, European Parliament (France) 33. -
Regional Hub Sustainability Building Research Capability Engagement with Industry Networking Biotechnology Science Entrepren Eurship
New Programmes Improving Our Campus Student Support Assisting Business Growth Academic Affairs Nurturing Start Ups EnterpriseTraining Staff Improvement Regional Hub Sustainability Building Research Capability Engagement with Industry Networking Biotechnology Science Entrepren Engineering Quality Courses Science Sporting Life CatalystCatalyst BusinessNew Applied Research Kite Project Flying Programmes Design Sustainability Research Life Student Satisfaction Innovation Community Focused Life in Teaching and Learning eats Retention Country Academic Affairs Y a catalyst for attracting smart economy jobs to the region access, transfer & progression W Improving Our Campus eurship estern Living Culture The Sunday Times Supporting Our Students 2nd Overall Institute Good University Guide 2011 Student Services Innovation Building Research Capability Human Resources A New Strategy Smart Learningfor Research People Economy Sporting Community Focused Student Satisfaction Retention a catalyst for attracting smart economy jobs to the region Staff Improvement Stude Quality Courses access, Engagement with Industry transfer& a catalyst for attracting smart economy jobs to the region Assisting Business Growth progression nt Creativity Support Opportunities applied Innovation Enterprise Start Ups researchT in teaching and learning Networking raining Design Regional Hub Engineering Entrepreneurship Science Nurturing Employment Annual Report 2011 Graduate Charles Kilawee with his sister at the 2011 Conferring Our student intake increased in 2010 and 2011, -
An Analysis of the 2014 European Parliament Elections by Peter Mcguigan
Does Europe matter for the Irish? An analysis of the 2014 European Parliament elections By Peter McGuigan Introduction It is almost two months since the European Parliament (EP) elections took place and the dust has finally settled on the hard fought ballot papers of all 751elected MEPs. For most, it was a tough campaign, which in Ireland, saw constituencies enlarged in terms of population and geography, while we had a reduction in one MEP, so as to accommodate the accession of Croatia. Apart from these architectural issues, the political environment was also very different from previous elections as there was a strong increase in anti-EU sentiments across Europe from both the far-right and left1. In Ireland, Luke Ming Flanagan and the three Sinn Fein candidates were the standout performers. Incumbents on the other hand, did find the political terrain of the recent election very tough, however many of the old familiar faces such as Brian Crowley, Mairead McGuinness and Marian Harkin managed to get across the line, albeit only just for Harkin. Nevertheless, Ireland's electorate sent a mixture of youth, experience, euro-skeptics and centrist candidates off to Brussels. For some however, namely Fianna Fail (FF) and Labor, the election was a disappointing campaign while for others such as Fine Gael (FG), the election produced a surprisingly good result which saw them once again return four MEPs. Bearing this in mind, how much of the political landscape has changed, if at all, since the previous election? And if it has, what were the factors -
Dáil Éireann
Vol. 993 Wednesday, No. 3 20 May 2020 DÍOSPÓIREACHTAÍ PARLAIMINTE PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES DÁIL ÉIREANN 20/05/20An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 220 20/05/2020A00400Covid-19 (Finance): Statements � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 220 20/05/2020FF00100Covid-19 (Children and Youth Affairs): Statements � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 250 20/05/2020JJJ00100Covid-19 (Employment Affairs and Social Protection): Statements� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 281 20/05/2020OOOO00050Covid-19 (Education and Skills): Statements� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 314 DÁIL ÉIREANN Dé Céadaoin, 20 Bealtaine 2020 Wednesday, 20 May 2020 Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 12 p�m� Paidir. Prayer. 20/05/2020A00100An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business 20/05/2020A00200An Ceann Comhairle: It was agreed at the most recent meeting of the Business Committee, subject to the agreement of the House today, that rather than having a rapporteur for the course of this period of different activity, we would take the committee’s report as read and simply put the questions to the Members in order to speed up the whole process� Is that agreed? Agreed� Arising out of the report, there are two questions to be decided by the Members� Is the proposal for dealing with Wednesday’s business agreed -
Guide to the 30 Dáil for Anti-Poverty Groups
European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) Ireland Guide to the 30th Dáil for Anti-Poverty Groups ‘EAPN Ireland is a network of groups and individuals working against poverty and social exclusion. Our objective is to put the fight against poverty at the top of the European and Irish agendas’ Contents Page Acknowledgements 2 Introduction 2 The Parties 4 Dáil Session Guide 5 A Brief Guide to Legislation 7 Dáil Committees 9 The TD in the Dáil 9 Contacting a TD 12 APPENDICES 1: List of Committees and Spokespersons 2: Government Ministers and Party Spokespersons 1 Introduction This Guide has been produced by the European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) Ireland. It is intended as a short briefing on the functioning of the Dáil and a simple explanation of specific areas that may be of interest to people operating in the community/NGO sector in attempting to make the best use of the Dáil. This briefing document is produced as a result of the EAPN Focus on Poverty in Ireland project, which started in December 2006. This project aimed to raise awareness of poverty and put poverty reduction at the top of the political agenda, while also promoting understanding and involvement in the social inclusion process among people experiencing poverty. This Guide is intended as an accompanying document to the EAPN Guide to Understanding and Engaging with the European Union. The overall aim in producing these two guides is to inform people working in the community and voluntary sector of how to engage with the Irish Parliament and the European Union in influencing policy and voicing their concerns about poverty and social inclusion issues. -
Seanad Éireann
Vol. 222 Thursday, No. 16 2 May 2013 DÍOSPÓIREACHTAÍ PARLAIMINTE PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES SEANAD ÉIREANN TUAIRISC OIFIGIÚIL—Neamhcheartaithe (OFFICIAL REPORT—Unrevised) Business of Seanad 958 Order of Business 958 Corporate Manslaughter Bill 2013: First Stage 974 Address to Seanad Éireann: Motion 974 Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Marian Harkin, MEP 974 Adjournment Matters ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������995 02/05/2013S00950HSE Properties 995 02/05/2013T00350Carbon Tax Implementation 997 02/05/2013V00050Departmental Staff Redeployment ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������1000 SEANAD ÉIREANN Déardaoin, 02 Bealtaine 2013 Thursday, 02 May 2013 Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 1030 am Machnamh agus Paidir. Reflection and Prayer. Business of Seanad 02/05/2013A00200An Cathaoirleach: I have received notice from Senator Terry Brennan that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: To ask the Minister for Finance to review the imposition of -
Representations Received by the Chairman's Office from Public
Representations received by the Chairman’s Office from Public Representatives in 2020 On behalf of a Name General Issue Grand Total person Aidan Davitt 2 4 6 Aindrias Moynihan 0 20 20 Alan Hayes 1 0 1 Alan Kelly 0 2 2 Anne Rabbitte 1 1 2 Barry Cowen 0 3 3 Bernard Durkan 0 2 2 Brendan Griffin 0 21 21 Brian Stanley 0 1 1 Cathal Crowe 1 7 8 Catherine Martin 0 1 1 Catherine Murphy 6 4 10 Charlie Flanagan 0 5 5 Charlie McConalogue 1 4 5 Christopher O’Sullivan 10 12 22 Cian O’Callaghan 1 0 1 Ciaran Cannon 0 6 6 Claire Kerrane 0 1 1 Colm Brophy 1 2 3 Colm Burke 0 1 1 Cormac Devlin 0 14 14 Dara Calleary 0 1 1 Dara Mulvey 0 1 1 Darragh O’Brien 1 15 16 David Norris 0 1 1 Denis Naughten 0 16 16 Denise Mitchell 0 1 1 Dessie Ellis 1 1 2 Eamon O Cuiv 0 3 3 Emer Higgins 1 0 1 Eoghan Murphy 0 1 1 Fergus O’Dowd 0 3 3 Finian McGrath 0 1 1 Francis Noel Duffy 0 1 1 Frank Feighan 0 12 12 Garrett Ahearn 1 1 2 Gerard Craughwell 0 1 1 Gino Kenny 0 1 1 Heather Humphreys 0 9 9 Helen McEntee 0 6 6 Hildegarde Naughten 1 3 4 Imelda Munster 0 2 2 Jack Chambers 0 2 2 1 On behalf of a Name General Issue Grand Total person Jackie Cahill 3 2 5 James Browne 0 6 6 James Lawless 1 11 12 James O’Connor 3 7 10 Jennifer Carroll MacNeill 2 0 2 Jennifer Murnane O’Connor 4 4 8 Jerry Buttimer 0 2 2 Jim Daly 1 1 2 Joe Carey 3 3 6 Joe Flaherty 0 8 8 Joe McHugh 1 4 5 Joe O’Brien 1 0 1 Joe O’Reilly 0 1 1 John Brady 0 1 1 John Brassill 0 1 1 John Cummins 1 0 1 John Lahart 2 3 5 John Lawless 0 2 2 John McGahon 1 3 4 John McGuinness 3 13 16 John Paul Phelan 1 4 5 Johnny Mythen 1 0 1 Josepha -
Dáil Éireann
Vol. 973 Tuesday, No. 2 9 October 2018 DÍOSPÓIREACHTAÍ PARLAIMINTE PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES DÁIL ÉIREANN TUAIRISC OIFIGIÚIL—Neamhcheartaithe (OFFICIAL REPORT—Unrevised) Insert Date Here 09/10/2018A00050Financial Resolutions 2019 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 108 09/10/2018A00100Budget Statement 2019 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 108 09/10/2018EEE00100Business of Dáil� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 220 09/10/2018EEE00300Allocation of Time: Motion � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 220 09/10/2018EEE00600Financial Resolutions 2019 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 221 09/10/2018EEE00700Financial Resolution No� 1: Tobacco Products Tax� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 221 09/10/2018NNN00300Financial Resolution No� 3: Value-Added Tax� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 238 09/10/2018SSS00100Financial Resolution No� 4: General � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 249 DÁIL ÉIREANN Dé Máirt, 9 Deireadh Fómhair 2018 Tuesday, 9 October 2018 Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 1 p�m� Paidir. -
Don't Tax Our Health Choices!
DON’T TAX OUR HEALTH CHOICES! From March 1st 2019 the Government will be applying VAT at 23% to all Vitamin, Probiotic & Food Supplements. These supplements have been VAT free for the last 40 years! A2 POSTER CODE: VAT03 A4 POSTER CODE: VAT04 +23% Available from Wholefoods VAT HEALTH IS NOT A LUXURY! SIGN THE PETITION TODAY! @stopthisvat www.stopthisvat.ie What is happening: The Revenue Commissioners have decided that on March 1st 2019, 23% VAT will be applied to all health food supplements. This includes Vitamins, Probiotics and Fish Oil. What does this mean? On March 1st 2019, retailers must apply 23% VAT to all health food supplements, resulting in a 23% price increase for consumers. Such a sudden and radical increase in taxation will put a huge strain on consumers and cause many to have to reconsider their approach towards managing their health. This is bound to seriously damage the local Irish businesses that are the cornerstone of the industry sector, particularly if consumers turn to the international Internet to try and obtain a better priced product. What can I do: • Sign the petition (online and in-store) which can be found at www.stopthisvat.ie. • Additional petition hardcopies are available from Wholefoods Wholesale (product code: VAT02). Wholefoods drivers will happily take completed petitions back from you. Please ensure that all petitions are returned to Wholefoods by February 18th. • Actively encourage customers to sign the petition and highlight what VAT will mean for their purchases. • Email or write to your local minister or TD. Sample text can be found on page 3 of this document.