Person: Billy Timmons

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columnists

An imminent centre-left political party with an all-star lineout

On paper, the planned centre-left party has a good-looking lineout that’s far stronger than Lucinda Creighton’s Renua, writes Gerard Howlin.

comment-analysis

Politicians settle into echo chamber

news

Kenny hopeful of election majority

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Opposition attack Ahern's plan to add new junior ministries

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Govt criticised over unused education facilities at St Pat's

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FG proposes raising retirement age in Defence forces

Legislation imminent for EU battle group role

LEGISLATION to allow Irish troops take part in European Union battle groups will be in place as soon as this summer, Defence Minister Willie O'Dea said yesterday.

Fri, 10 Feb, 2006

Soldiers to be readied to join EU battle groups

Defence Minister Willie O’Dea tonight signalled Ireland’s future participation in EU battle groups.

Thu, 09 Feb, 2006

FG calls for ‘Good Samaritan’ legislation

Fine Gael is calling on the Government to introduce 'Good Samaritan' legislation.

Sat, 28 Jan, 2006

O’Dea under fire for posing with gun

Minister for Defence Willie O'Dea is coming under fire today after being photographed posing with an automatic pistol.

Thu, 17 Nov, 2005

O'Dea under fire for inaction on EU peacekeeping

The Minister for Defence, Willie O'Dea, has come under fire for his inaction over Irish involvement in EU peacekeeping.

Sun, 11 Sep, 2005

Bid to overturn poll result may fail

PETITIONS seeking to declare the Cork South Central and Wicklow general election results null and void may yet fail, the High Court heard yesterday.

Thu, 14 Aug, 2003

FG urges statement on BSE controls

Fine Gael has called on Agriculture Minister Joe Walsh to declare whether or not BSE controls implemented in the mid-1990s are sufficient to prevent the spread of the disease.

Fri, 29 Nov, 2002

Shipment of wheat held in storage after farmer protest

A SHIPMENT of 3,100 tonnes of wheat farmers prevented from being offloaded in Drogheda Port will be moved into a store and stay there indefinitely, the IFA said yesterday.

Tue, 03 Sep, 2002

Jacob is topping the poll so far in Wicklow

The first result is expected in Co Wicklow just after lunchtime.

Sat, 18 May, 2002

FG challenges Labour over alleged promise to Nick Kelly

Fine Gael’s Billy Timmons has asked the Labour Party to confirm if it has promised €300m to Co Wicklow if Councillor Nick Kelly is elected for Labour in the constituency.

Mon, 25 Feb, 2002