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 08 February 2010Drama in the Dáil as George Lee resigns from his seat and Fine Gael
George Lee sensationally resigned from the Dáil and from the Fine Gael party today. RTÉ’s former economics editor was elected just nine months ago in the South Dublin By-Election last June. Mr. Lee stated today that the decision had been difficult, but that despite his best efforts, he had had virtually no influence on shaping Fine Gael's economic policies. Speaking on RTÉ News At One, George Lee said he had wanted to play a part in forming Fine Gael economic policy. “For the last nine months I've done my best to have an influence on that, but I have to confess that I have virtually no influence no input whatsoever” he said. “I was appointed chairman of an economic forum without my consultation whatsoever - which wasn't the role at all which I wanted to play.” Asked why he did not secure the role he wanted within Fine Gael, he said he had been talking to Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny in the past week. “And although a role may well have been provided I believe from my point of view it is too late - nine months is a long time” he added. He thanked everyone who helped him but says he would not be serving the electorate honestly if he were to continue in office. Mr. Lee rejected the suggestion that he had found it difficult to adjust to the demands of the job, and said that senior people in Fine Gael and its front bench “did not look for my advice on anything.” Insisting that it was nothing to do with being on the front bench, he said he did not know if he had been cold shouldered, “all I know is that I wasn't involved.”“I don't know 100% what I am going to do now...I think I will be probably going back to RTÉ.” In a statement released by Mr. Lee, he thanked the constituents of Dublin South for voting him in. “It has been a great privilege and an honour to serve on their behalf, however, I do not believe I would be serving the electorate honestly if I were to continue allowing my efforts and mandate to be used to promote and market economic policies into which I have had no input” read the statement. Read George Lee's resignation statement attached below. 08 February 2010Public meeting to be hosted on future of Irish language in Corca Dhuibhne
Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne, who are in the process of drafting a three year Language Plan for Corca Dhuibhne, will host a public meeting on the matter tomorrow (February 9th) at 8pm in Benners Hotel-Dingle. ‘We want the community to have ownership of the steps that need to be taken in the next three years, ensuring the development of Corca Dhuibhne as a vibrant Irish speaking community’, says Máire Uí Shíthigh, Director of Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne. Tá cruinniú poiblí á reáchtáil ag Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibne Dé Máirt 9 Feabhra, ar 8.00pm in Óstán Benner sa Daingean. Tá an Oidhreacht i mbun Plean Teanga do Chorca Dhuibhne a chur le chéile. ‘Teastaíonn uainn go mbeadh úinéireacht ag an bpobal ar an bplean agus ar an obair a bheidh ar bun ó thaobh na teanga ar an leithinis sna trí bliana amach romhainn’, arsa Máire Uí Shíthigh, Stiúrthóir Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne. Tá sé fíor thábhachtach i bhfianaise Straitéis 20 Bliain an Rialtais agus an Staidéar Teangeolaíoch go mbeadh plean láidir ag pobal Chorca Dhuibhne chun an teanga a bhuanú agus a neartú sa phobal agus a chinntiú go gcoiméadfaidh gach ceantar i nGaeltacht Chorca Dhuibhne a stádas mar cheantar Gaeltachta. Chuige seo tá an Oidhreacht ag iarraidh moltaí agus tuairimí an phobail ar conas is féidir linn i dteannta a chéile ár stádas mar cheantair ar leith teanga a choiméad agus a neartú. 07 February 2010Pressure mounting to bring back Aifreann as Gaeilge on RnG
Momentum is building behind a campaign to reinstate the broadcast of Mass in Irish on Radio na Gaeltachta. According to RTÉ/Raidió na Gaeltachta the decision to cut the live broadcast of Aifreann as Gaeilge was financial - now Bishop of Kerry Bill Murphy has thrown his weight behind the campaign to put it back on the airwaves. 06 February 2010Dingle musicians reach out to Haiti earthquake survivors
Some of West Kerry’s most prominent trad musicians are coming together tonight - Saturday February 6th - to host a special concert in aid of those affected by the recent earthquake in Haiti. The funds will go directly to Irish aid agency Concern. Among those expected to perform are: Rónán Ó Snodaigh, Mark Crickard, Damian Mullane, Séamus Ó Beaglaoich, Breandán & Brian Ó Beaglaoich, Philip King and Eoin Duignan. A special raffle will also be hosted featuring exclusive pieces of art donated by prominent local artists such as Liam O’Neill, Tomás Ó Ciobhán, Patsy Farr and Maria Simmons-Gooding. Tickets are €10 and will be available at the door on the night – they may also be purchased at Tig Bhric, Tig Ui Chathàin, Ventry and Ballydavid Post Office and the West Kerry Live office in Dingle. For more information contact 087-6483170. 05 February 2010Depleted Kerry side named ahead of league clash with Dublin
Kerry manager Jack O'Connor has named a young looking team for Sunday's Allianz National Football League Division One clash with Dublin. 05 February 2010Six year, 11 month sentence served on Lillis
Eamonn Lillis has been sentenced to six years and 11 months for the manslaughter of his wife, Celine Cawley05 February 2010Dingle Historical Society reflect on the 1916 era in Corca Dhuibhne
Dingle Historical Society will present a very special lecture entitled ‘The Man behind the Legend of Tomás Ághas - Exploring the Tales and Personalities from Corca Dhuibhne during the Pre-1916 Period’ 04 February 2010Focla agus Natha i nGaelainn Chorca Dhuibhne
Faoi láthair tá Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne ag socrú Seamanna Saibhriú Teangan ag dileáil le Focla agus Natha i nGaelainn Chorca Dhuibhne...03 February 2010Ceol, Craic agus Cultúr; Scoil Cheoil an Earraigh returns to West Kerry
Preparations are well underway in West Kerry for one event that just keeps gaining momentum - Scoil Cheoil an Earraigh.03 February 2010Dingle Tidy Town Committee seek suggestions on town's future
The Dingle Tidy Towns Group is currently inviting the public to submit suggestions 01 February 2010Aire Oideachais chun Ollscoil Náisiúnta na hÉireann a dhíscaoileadh?
D’fhógair an tAire Oideachais agus Eolaíochta, Batt O’ Keeffe an tseachtain seo caite go raibh sé i gceist aige Ollscoil Náisiúnta na hÉireann a dhíscaoileadh...01 February 2010No bust on Galvin 'duster' incident?
It is yet unclear as to whether management at St. Brendan’s College are to take disciplinary action against Irish teacher and Kerry football star Paul Galvin following an incident where a pupil was struck by a duster31 January 2010Buntáistí breise ag cainteoirí Gaeilge sa mhargadh saoth?Sa chéad tuarascáil a rinneadh ar an ábhar riamh, tugadh le fios sa tuarascáil go mbíonn buntáistí breise ag cainteoirí Gaeilge sa mhargadh saothair...28 January 2010Employment Situation in the Gaeltacht; Údarás na Gaeltachta release End of Year Review
According to their End of Year Review, a total of 710 new jobs were created in Údarás na Gaeltachta assisted-companies in 2009. 27 January 2010Rugbai Chorca Dhuibhne's cool calm causes upset in Limerick
Munster Junior League Division 3: Presentation RFC 17, Rugbai Chorca Dhuibhne 21 25 January 2010Kerry General Hospital A&E secure says HSE as Bons prepares for strike action
The HSE has confirmed its commitment to the future of Kerry General Hospital's Accident and Emergency Department. 24 January 2010High Court rules Carmody may be tried
The High Court has cleared the way for Pascal Carmody to be tried on charges of defrauding terminally ill cancer patients. 24 January 2010Calls to lift the salmon fishing ban in Castlemaine Harbour
The South Western Regional Fisheries Board is calling for the reopening of salmon fishing in a portion of Castlemaine Harbour...22 January 2010Free diabetes education sessions to commence in Dingle next month
A series of free education sessions for people in West Kerry who have diabetes is to begin next month21 January 2010Other Voices 8 kicks off on RTE 2 on February 3rd
The new series of Other Voices 8, the acclaimed concert series filmed live in Dingle this past December, will be televised on Wednesday February 3rd on RTE 2 |
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