Organisation: Longford Westmeath TD

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

The death of Albert Reynolds: Unburdened by political baggage

THOUGH his term of office as Taoiseach was one of the shortest, the contribution made by former Taoiseach Albert Reynolds, who has died at the age of 81, to the making of an enduring peace on this island will go down in the pages of Irish and British history as one of the most important achievements of our time.

Fri, 22 Aug, 2014

Penrose sought clarification on new role

Super Junior Minister Willie Penrose has today confirmed that he sought clarification from his leader before accepting the position in the new Cabinet.

Thu, 10 Mar, 2011

O'Rourke reverses election wipeout prediction

Outspoken Fianna Fáil TD Mary O' Rourke has rowed back on her prediction that the party faces wipeout in the General Election.

Thu, 10 Feb, 2011

O'Rourke: FF move against Cowen would be 'futile'

A Fianna Fáil TD has said the party is far too near a General Election for a leadership heave.

Thu, 13 Jan, 2011

Veteran TD O’Rourke says Cowen’s wife should tell him ‘it’s not worth it’ in wake of ‘shock and awe’ poll

BRIAN COWEN’S wife should tell him “it’s not worth it” and persuade him to step down from office, according to veteran Fianna Fáil TD Mary O’Rourke.

Sat, 04 Dec, 2010