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US Supreme Court refuses to hear Miami Five appeal |
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Tuesday, 16 June 2009 00:00 |
In a snub to 49 Irish TDs and Senators and to former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson, along with hundreds of international lawyers, academics, politicians and thousands of human rights defenders from all across the globe, the US Supreme Court has declined to hear the appeal of the Miami Five. It also declined to give reasons for its decision.
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Finian McGrath calls for a minute's silence for abuse survivor's at next Dubs match |
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Monday, 15 June 2009 00:00 |
Deputy Finian McGrath has written to the President of the G.A.A. calling for a minute’s silence for the survivors of abuse at the next Dublin game in Croke Park.
There is also strong connection with the Artane Boys Band.
Deputy McGrath met the survivors today again in the Dail and said that he would contact the President of the G.A.A. |
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Finian speaks on Ryan Report of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse |
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Friday, 12 June 2009 00:00 |
Ryan Report on the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse: Motion (Resumed).
Deputy Finian McGrath: I thank the Leas Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on the Ryan report of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse. This is a horrific report. When one reads chapter 7, particularly paragraphs 7312 to 73458 on sexual abuse, chapters 13 and 14, and, in volume II, chapters 1, 2 and 3, the evidence and facts contained therein speak for themselves. It was hell for these young boys and girls and it made my blood boil to see the nightmare of child sexual abuse.
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Finian and Senator Joe O'Toole join Kildare Independents in show of solidarity |
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Thursday, 28 May 2009 16:05 |
From Town Hall to Leinster House – Deputy Finian Mcgrath and Senator Joe O’Toole join Kildare Independents in a show of solidarity.
A group of Independent Candidates from across Kildare assembled in Maynooth on Monday 25th May. All described themselves as advocates for their communities. Their message was about the importance of co-operation and networking between like minded Independents. The group were jointed by Deputy Finian McGrath and Senator Joe O’Toole.
Deputy McGrath stands for honest politics and a caring society. He has a strong history of voluntary work and is a champion of social causes such as support for people with disabilities; a fair education system; the provision of social housing and tackling crime.
A Senator for more than 20 years Senator O’Toole represents the NUI constituency. A teach by profession he served as General Secretary to the Irish National teachers Organization for more than 10 years. Senator O’Toole described himself as a genuine Independent, in the Seanad he has contributed views and influenced policy on many subjects always standing up for ordinary works, for minority groups and for individual against big business.
In attendance and seeking election to Kildare County Council were Cllr Catherine Murphy (Celbridge Electoral Area); Padraig McEvoy and Dave Flanagan (Clane Electoral Area): form Cllr Donal Corcoran (Naas Electoral Area); Cllr Paddy Kennedy ( Kildare Electoral Area). Cllr Paddy Kennedy and Cllr Mick Deely are also candidates seeking election to Newbridge Town Council; Donal Corcoran is a candidate seeking election to Naas Town Council; Cllr Cather Murphy, former Cllr Gerry McDonagh and Denis McCarthy are contesting the 9 seat Leixlip town Council Election.
Independent Councillors not seeking re-election to Kildare County Council, Mary Glennon (Naas) and Tony McEvoy (Clane) strongly endorsed the initiative stressing the importance of having Independent voices in the various Council Chambers. They both send the assembled group their good wishes for a successful outcome on June 5th. |
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Lets make June 5th Independent's Day |
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Wednesday, 27 May 2009 00:00 |
Deputy Finian McGrath has called on the public to support Independent Candidates in the local, European and the Bye-Election in Dublin Central on June 5th. “There is huge potential for Independent Candidates to make a major break through in these elections” said the Northside T.D.
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Thursday, 21 May 2009 09:44 |
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123 Bus Update |
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