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Congratulations to Enda Kenny
Whilst I have followed the Irish General Election in detail, I have thus far avoided commenting upon it. The result was never in doubt. Only the exact distribution of seats. With the Election now over, it is time to congratulate … Continue reading
Sein Fein parades itself
In the Newsletter and in my local papers, it was reported that a parade, which took place in Fermanagh on New Years Day, was illegal. The parade was said to be illegal because no request had been made to the … Continue reading
Posted in Catholic Church, Identity, IRA, Ireland, Irish History, Nationalism, Northern Ireland politics, Parades, Political History, Religion, Republicanism, Sinn Fein
Tagged Catholic Church, Identity, IRA, Ireland, Irish History, Nationalism, Northern Ireland politics, Parades, Political History, Religion, Republicanism, sectarianism, Sectarianism, Sinn Fein
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Northern Ireland can save Companies from leaving the UK with low Corporation Tax
All over Britain, there are stories of Companies becoming impatient with the UK tax regime and looking to relocate elsewhere. The Treasury is well aware of this and overtures of better times ahead have been made to the business community. … Continue reading
Posted in Conservative Party, Corporation tax, Economy, Euro, George Osborne, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland Centre-Right, Northern Ireland economy, Northern Ireland politics, Owen Paterson, Republic of Ireland, Stormont, UK Politics
Tagged Budget Deficit, Conservative Party, Corporation tax, Economy, Euro, George Osborne, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland Centre-Right, Northern Ireland economy, Northern Ireland politics, Owen Paterson, Republic of Ireland, Stormont, UK Politics
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Government likely to face very difficult dilemmas over Europe very soon
Last Sunday, European finance ministers met. In reporting that meeting, the UK and Irish media focused on the terms of Ireland’s bailout. However, something far more important and fundamental to the future of Europe was also discussed at that meeting. … Continue reading
Posted in Conservative Party, Economy, Euro, Europe, Ireland, Spain, UK Politics
Tagged Conservative Party, Economy, Euro, Europe, Ireland, Spain, UK Politics
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Iberian debt crisis early next year likely to herald the collapse of the Euro
As the dust settles on the terms set out for Ireland’s bailout agreement, the public continue to balk and gasp at the sheer size and scale of Ireland’s indebtedness. Doubts about its ability to carry burden of it remain high. … Continue reading