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'Visionary' economic plans are simply a list of cuts
Yesterday evening, the Seanad had an opportunity to discuss the current economic situation we now find ourselves in. We briefly discussed the subject last week and were told that a ‘visionary… more »
Senator Alex White
'Visionary' economic plans are simply a list of cuts
Senator Alex White wrote 2 weeks ago: Yesterday evening, the Seanad had an opportunity to discuss the current economic situation we now f … more »
Rushing through of Intoxicating Liquor Bill undermining integrity of the Seanad
Senator Alex White wrote 2 weeks ago: The Seanad discussed the Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008 this afternoon. This piece of legislation is … more »
Tax revenue down due to collapse in 'holy grail' of construction
Senator Alex White wrote 3 weeks ago: A debate on the economy needs to be based on the facts. We can see clearly what the facts are. While … more »
Mugabe has no respect for rule of law in Zimbabwe
Senator Alex White wrote 3 weeks ago: Yesterday, a debate took place in the Seanad on the current situation in Zimbabwe. Below is my own c … more »
A great day out , Family Day at Leinster House
mcauliffe1 wrote 3 weeks ago: Well done to Ceann Comhairle (Speaker of the House) John O’DonaoghueTD, Senator Pat Moylan, Ca … more »
It's now clear - we blew the boom
Senator Alex White wrote 1 month ago: From today’s Order of Business: In order to have any relevance at all, this House needs to deb … more »
Imperative that will of Irish people is accepted
Senator Alex White wrote 1 month ago: From this morning’s Order of Business in the Seanad: It is not a matter of discretion or opini … more »
Government parties vote against Labour's HSE proposals
Senator Alex White wrote 1 month ago: Last night, Labour’s motion to reform the HSE were voted down by Fianna Fáil, the Greens and … more »
'Let's move on from this nonsensical sideshow'
Senator Alex White wrote 1 month ago: There has been a sideshow skirmish revolving around the question of who is doing more in terms of th … more »
Seanad to discuss Labour motion on HSE
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Senator Alex White wrote 2 months ago: Tomorrow evening, the Labour party in the Seanad will raise an issue that has been talked about ad n … more »
Communities abandoned as housing PPPs collapse
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Senator Alex White wrote 2 months ago: It is not an exaggeration to describe this event as a parable of our times. It tells us a number of … more »
'Cé mhéad abhcóidí a bhfuil na scileanna sin acu, dairíre?'
Senator Alex White wrote 2 months ago: Trathnóna inné, thosaigh an Bhille na nDlí-Chleachtóirí (An Ghaeilge) 2007. Yesterday evening, … more »
Media Room now open
Senator Alex White wrote 2 months ago: Today, we open a new part of the blog - the Media Room. Here, you will find links to my appearances … more »
Quips make it to print!
Senator Alex White wrote 2 months ago: It’s usually a good day when the media makes reference to events in the Seanad. In Saturday … more »
'No more curtain calls'
Senator Alex White wrote 2 months ago: There have been many congratulations for the former Taoiseach and we now have had a month of praise … more »
"Lisbon is not a raid on our sovereignty"
Senator Alex White wrote 2 months ago: Senator Alex White has asked the public not to approach the upcoming referendum on the Lisbon Treaty … more »
Labour Bill on FOI voted down by government parties
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Senator Alex White wrote 2 months ago: Last night, the Seanad debated the Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2008 brought forward by t … more »
Seanad to debate Labour Freedom of Information Bill
Senator Alex White wrote 2 months ago: Labour Senators will introduce the party’s the Freedom of Information Bill in the Senate next … more »
White expresses frustration at slow progress of Knocklyon School
Senator Alex White wrote 3 months ago: Senator Alex White has expressed his frustration and disappointment with the lack of progress of ex … more »
