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Person: Eileen Desmond

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KATHY SINNOTT suggested a campaign had been orchestrated against her following the Lisbon treaty referendum defeat last summer, after losing her seat as an MEP to Labour’s Senator Alan Kelly last night.

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Third South seat will come down to a dogfight

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Tributes as pioneer politician Desmond is laid to rest
We have lost a woman of great charm, courage and conviction

EILEEN DESMOND was one of the greats.

Tue, 11 Jan, 2005

Former Health Minister Eileen Desmond dies aged 72

Labour Party leader Pat Rabbitte has paid tribute to former Health Minister Eileen Desmond, who has died at the age of 72.

Fri, 07 Jan, 2005

How a burning issue has gone off the boil

THE news that plans are being drawn up for a crematorium in Cork is very welcome.

Thu, 16 Dec, 2004

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