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Organisation: Forum for Opportunity

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

FF have learned nothing from recent events

THE establishment of Forum for Opportunity, an elite club where political influence can be bought, the recommissioning of a military parade to celebrate the 1916 Rising ...

Mon, 07 Nov, 2005

Can a socialist enter the golden circle?

IT was reported recently that Fianna Fáil fundraisers are about to create a new, exclusive ‘golden circle’ of party contributors.

Mon, 18 Apr, 2005

Fianna Fáil fundraising scheme under fire

FIANNA FÁIL’S controversial new fundraising scheme shows the party has “learnt nothing from past abuses” and is again preparing to use “doubtful means” to build up its war chest for the next general election, Labour said last night.

Wed, 30 Mar, 2005

Opposition anger at FF fundraising 'forum'

A planned fundraising drive by Fianna Fáil could undermine proper standards in Irish politics, Opposition parties claimed today.

Tue, 29 Mar, 2005

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