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MEP McGuinness writes to harassment committee over Ming Flanagan's 'puppy' remarks
Flanagan says the remarks have been taken out of context.
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Flanagan says the remarks have been taken out of context.
Flanagan didn’t hold back in his criticism.
Ciarán Maher of cannabis campaigners NORML Ireland wants to see ‘subtle’ state regulation of the drug.
What is he talking about?
The two men have been political allies for years — but is Ming on board with the Ross-Fitzmaurice plan?
The man hoping to bring together a new political force in Irish politics dropped by, on his way to meet a potential future candidate…
It was all about Ireland’s neutrality, you see.
The Irish politician features on a list dubbed the ‘most embarrassing MEPs’.
Ireland ranks last out of all Member States for attendance at plenary sessions.
Ming-backed turf-cutter Michael Fitzmaurice picked up transfers from all over the field to pip the FF candidate to the post.
The country’s newest TD was busy on the farm, but he’s now arrived to a rapturous reception at the Roscommon count centre.
Polls open in Roscommon-South Leitrim and Dublin South West … And will John McNulty take a seat in the Seanad? We’ll know by this afternoon.
The McNulty omnishambles just wouldn’t go away, Big Phil’s Big Grilling failed to materialise, and a Tory minister landed himself in hot water – over a poem.
Now available in colour (and with hair).
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.
Or, as he described it, his ‘glorified piss bucket challenge’.
SIPO received complaints about the former justice minister from the two outspoken politicians.
Turfcutter Michael Fitzmaurice is emerging as the Ming-backed candidate, while the main parties are also busy making preparations ahead of the contest…
However, customers will still deal with either Irish Water or Gas Networks Ireland.
The independent politician’s ascension to Europe automatically triggers a by-election in Roscommon-South Leitrim. Who will take his place?
The newly-elected Fine Gael MEP is at opposite end of the political spectrum to the new MEP for Midlands North-West.
But will he serve a full term? The independent TD’s leaving the door open for an early return to domestic politics.
Politicians on both sides have been singing a surprisingly similar tune the last couple of days…
He’s a thorn in the side of the government, so why does Ming Flanagan want to go to Brussels?
However, she was not willing to respond directly to allegations made by Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan.
An image, posted by Lorraine Higgins’s social media accounts, branded Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan a “turkey”.
There had been much speculation in recent days that the Roscommon-South Leitrim TD would throw his hat into the ring.
The independent TD could be in trouble with Dáil authorities after an outburst in the chamber this morning.
A private members’ motion by independent TD Luke Ming Flanagan is likely to provoke some interesting debate in the Dáil next Tuesday and Wednesday.
Seamus Healy and Stephen Donnelly will represent the Technical Group at Leaders’ Question in the next Dáil term but Luke Ming Flanagan and Mick Wallace are not happy about this.
The Minister for Justice says Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan cancelled a meeting with Gardaí who were investigating the cancellation of his penalty points.
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Joan Collins was one of four TDs, including Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan, who highlighted the issue of penalty points being quashed. She said revelations about ‘Ming’ will impact on the reputation of independent deputies.
The independent TD was asked if he had penalty points wiped from his licence last December but denied he had. He intends to address the Dáil this evening.
Archaeologists discovered the remains during an excavation in Nanchang city.
The Independent TD says he is trying to keep the donation quiet as his phone begins ringing again with requests for the half of his salary that he has pledged to give away.