# Phil Hogan

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# ca-ching

Here's how much money Europe is giving us over the next seven years...

…and how it’s going to be spent.

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Nov 19th 2014, 11:31 AM

# Seanadigans

There was an almighty row over Phil Hogan and Irish Water in the Seanad today

The upper house was suspended three times this afternoon. Here’s what happened….

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Nov 5th 2014, 3:30 PM

# Irish Water

Alan Kelly: 'We are going to get this right, it's my job to get this right'

The Minister for the Environment said that Irish Water legislation was rushed through the Dáil and it shouldn’t have happened.

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Nov 3rd 2014, 10:55 PM

# Big Philly Style

'Water is not free' - Hogan says it's either water charges or more income tax

Hogan said people can protest if they like but the charges are not going anywhere.

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Oct 31st 2014, 8:03 PM

# evening fix

Here's what happened today: Thursday

Everyone’s talking about Enda Kenny meeting with accused republicans, the new Rehab CEO and an Aer Lingus passenger arrested for an Ebola scare.

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Oct 30th 2014, 8:59 PM

# over and out

Phil Hogan is officially no longer a TD

From Saturday, he’ll be the European Commissioner for Agriculture & Rural Development.

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Oct 30th 2014, 7:08 PM

# in the door

Confirmed: Big Phil Hogan is now officially the EU Agriculture Commissioner

Sinn Féin’s Matt Carthy said he intends to hold the commissioner accountable at all times.

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Oct 22nd 2014, 2:52 PM

# that's that then

Nessa Childers says the legal, er, 'situation' between her and Phil Hogan is over

Hogan sent legal letters to the MEP last month.

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Oct 21st 2014, 5:37 PM

# underwater

14 reasons why people don't like and don't trust Irish Water

Leaks, protests, communication breakdown and a scorned minister have all contributed to a difficult 10 months for the new semi-state.

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Oct 21st 2014, 2:05 PM

# house of cards

"I hope you won’t get into trouble...": Here are the winners and losers from the political week

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.

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Oct 4th 2014, 6:30 PM

# Support

A Garda whistleblower is backing MEP's legal battle with Phil Hogan

Garda whistleblower John Wilson has said he will fund raise for Nessa Childer’s legal costs in the case that Phil Hogan proceeds with threatened action.

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Oct 3rd 2014, 3:55 PM

# Dáil talk

State of the Nation: The Omnishambles that just won't go away

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

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Oct 3rd 2014, 8:41 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning, folks. Here are the nine stories you need to know as you start your day.

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Oct 2nd 2014, 8:17 AM

# Explainer

Here's why the next 10 days are critical for the future of the European Union

Fine Gael’s Brian Hayes explains the process of confirming the make-up of the next European Commission.

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Sep 29th 2014, 8:50 AM

# big spend

Phil Hogan 'personally signed off on' funding relating to Irish Water consultants

New documents have reportedly revealed that he was aware of the spend as far back as December 2012.

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Sep 28th 2014, 8:42 PM

# Dáil talk

State of the Nation: This McNulty scandal is really building up a head of steam...

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

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Sep 25th 2014, 8:58 AM

# Complaint

Phil Hogan's making legal threats against an Irish MEP

Here’s Childers’ letter she sent the the European Legal Affairs Committee last night.

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Sep 25th 2014, 8:30 AM

Voices

Aaron McKenna: 'We don’t need national political castoffs to run an arbitrarily sized bureaucracy'

European Commissioners aren’t picked on any basis of merit or usefulness. It’s no different than most governments, but at least we elect the cabinet together at home.

Sep 13th 2014, 8:00 AM

# hogan knows best

Big Phil's finally been named in the Agriculture job (and farmers are delighted)

He’ll face a grilling from ‘Ming’ and Sinn Féin before the role is secure, but the Kilkenny politician’s widely expected to be confirmed as planned next month…

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Sep 10th 2014, 11:19 PM

# big bill

Here's how much Phil Hogan will be earning as EU Commissioner...

Swag-riculture Commissioner.

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Sep 10th 2014, 7:56 PM

Evening Wrap

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

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Sep 10th 2014, 4:50 PM

# the commish

My "track record of delivering" won me EU role, says Hogan

Phil Hogan’s been named as Agriculture Commisioner. His record of “being able to deliver in difficult circumstances” swung the job for him, he says.

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Sep 10th 2014, 12:20 PM

# big phil's gig

Explainer: Phil Hogan's set to be named as Agriculture Commissioner ... but what happens next?

Some Irish TDs have been threatening to make life difficult for Big Phil during the nomination process. But can they cause that much trouble for the divisive former minister?

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Sep 10th 2014, 8:45 AM

# Bad timing

It's the last thing he needs, but Phil Hogan's just been landed with ANOTHER Irish Water scandal

The former minister had the biggest job interview of his life this week, as he bids to become Agriculture Commissioner. But the issue of Irish Water just won’t go away, it seems.

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Sep 7th 2014, 7:45 PM

# serious health warning

Leaked chart names Phil Hogan as Agriculture Commissioner ... but can it be trusted?

It’s the job the Irish Government wants, but there’s been speculation the much sought-after portfolio may go elsewhere.

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Sep 3rd 2014, 5:24 PM

# EU Commission

READ: Nessa Childers' attack on Phil Hogan over social housing

She said Hogan’s appointment in Europe would be “a step backwards for equality.”

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Sep 3rd 2014, 2:26 PM

# Big Philly Style

Nobody knows which EU job Phil Hogan is getting... but we know which one he wants

Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes says the decision is a matter for Jean Claude Juncker…

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Aug 11th 2014, 11:18 AM

# Troubled Waters

'Phil Hogans' hold protest against controversial Kilkenny bridge

Protesters are keeping up a 24-hour presence at the construction site of a bridge over the River Nore.

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Aug 5th 2014, 12:12 PM

Voices

Opinion: Big Phil wasn't the best option for Europe... it should have been Lucinda

Creighton could be a better fit for the role of a European Commissioner, while Hogan looks likely to receive a small portfolio.

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Jul 16th 2014, 8:00 AM

# Graffiti

Fianna Fáil is 'seriously considering' banning under-18s from buying spray paint

Barry Cowen raised the issue in the Dáil recently after members of the public suggested the idea.

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Jul 12th 2014, 8:30 AM

# The Waiting Game

Dubliners may have to wait five years for a directly-elected mayor

Fingal County Council is still not on board with the idea, though.

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Jul 9th 2014, 7:30 AM

# Unanswered questions

Gerry doesn't think Phil's fit to send to Europe.. A "3 or 4 hour session" with MEPs should sort it, says Enda

The Government is expected to announced either Hogan or former Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore for the EU post by tomorrow…

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Jul 8th 2014, 4:28 PM

# private sewage scheme

Could septic tanks be a thing of the past?

106 households in North Kildare will take part in the largest private group sewage scheme in Ireland.

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Jul 7th 2014, 2:45 PM

# Funding Cuts

Irish Deaf Society produces video showing why advocacy service shouldn't be scrapped

Funding cuts announced this week resulted in the immediate closure of the The Irish Deaf Society’s National Advocacy Service for Deaf people.

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Jul 4th 2014, 9:58 PM

# Funding Cuts

'Left high and dry': TDs call for Deaf advocacy service to be re-opened

Some 5,000 people have been affected by the closure of the Irish Deaf Society’s National Advocacy Service.

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Jul 2nd 2014, 4:50 PM

# Local Authorities

Asbestos dumped on halting site was not removed for over four months

The National Traveller Partnership has said that Local Authorities have a “poor track record” in helping Travellers and should not be in charge of their finances.

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Jul 1st 2014, 2:01 PM