Person: Mary Ann O’Brien

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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Jonathan Irwin leads Jack and Jill appeal for loose Lego donations

Jonathan Irwin, who is to step down as head of the Jack and Jill Foundation, says it has turned Lego bricks into a new currency to fund home nursing care for sick children.

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Coalition delays new rules governing disclosure of interests

Enhanced powers for officials to govern the disclosure of interests and other ethical obligations of politicians have been delayed — after first being mooted by the Coalition over three years ago.

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Umbrella support behind Oireachtas report on alcohol bill

An alliance of doctors, HSE experts, youth leaders,and campaigners are backing an Oireachtas Health Committee report on the forthcoming Alcohol Bill.

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Festive season diners can help 'Little Ones' Appeal

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Jack and Jill boss to climb a political hill

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Women with inspiration and motivation

Why getting it wrong can be so harmful to those most in need

For such a complex issue, the ongoing medical card crisis — which is quickly descending into scandal — was explained in remarkably simple terms at Thursday’s health committee meeting.

Sat, 19 Oct, 2013

‘Patients in need not losing out’

Health Minister James Reilly has again insisted that vulnerable patients are not losing discretionary medical cards — despite one in five held in 2011 no longer existing.

Fri, 18 Oct, 2013

Senator nostalgic for ‘Playboy’ and ‘Hustler’

A senator has warned that the easy availability of internet porn makes her “nostalgic” for the days when magazines like Playboy and Hustler dominated the adult market.

Tue, 23 Jul, 2013

Up to six senators will seek to block bill

Dissident Fine Gael senators will attempt to block the passing of the abortion legislation through the Seanad on Monday.

Sat, 13 Jul, 2013

Labelling plan watered down

The UK has launched new food labelling in a bid to tackle their obesity crisis.

Thu, 11 Jul, 2013

Rejecting budget cuts ‘will cost €124m’

Labour senators will be warned that if they vote down budget cuts this week then a delay in legislation will result in €124m in lost savings for the Government.

Tue, 18 Dec, 2012

Boost for aspiring food start-ups

Ambitions for food export growth are being given a lift with this week’s Bord Bia Food Works open evenings.

Tue, 27 Mar, 2012

Agencies make €5,000 grant available for food entrepreneurs

Creative food entrepreneurs can avail of expert industry advice and a €5,000 feasibility grant by applying for the new Food Works initiative launched yesterday by Bord Bia, Enterprise Ireland and Teagasc.

Fri, 09 Mar, 2012

Seanad rejects plan for receipts to keep track of allowances

The Government has voted down a proposal by independent senators that would have required receipts to be produced to claim the leader’s allowance.

Thu, 16 Feb, 2012

When starting up a business, one must be like an athlete training for the Olympic Games

OUR food exporters have covered themselves in glory in 2011, accounting for 25% of the rise in Ireland’s total export revenue.

Thu, 19 Jan, 2012

Call to reform politicians’ allowances

FINANCE Minister Michael Noonan has been urged to reform the political allowances system after it emerged 14 Independent TDs will each receive an extra €41,000 this year on top of their salaries, and won’t have to pay tax on the money or explain how it was spent.

Fri, 13 Jan, 2012

Miles is top dog in Seanad — by a whisker

HE’S got a shaggy blond hairdo and a full complement of whiskers — and he’s becoming a favourite at Leinster House.

Tue, 13 Sep, 2011

Dr McAleese heads Kenny’s Seanad nominees

THE President’s husband, Dr Martin McAleese, has been nominated to the Seanad.

Sat, 21 May, 2011

Charity helped bring dying girl home

A CORK couple who got the chance to spend the last few precious days with their terminally ill daughter at home played a leading role in raising €15,000 for the charity who made it possible.

Fri, 23 Jan, 2009

Children's charity renews mobile phones appeal

A children’s charity today renewed an appeal for people to hand over their old mobile phones to be recycled or given to developing countries.

Fri, 03 Feb, 2006