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Gardai warn constituents not to approach TDs empty-handed
As TDs return to their constituencies for the summer break Gardai have urged communities to operate nightly curfews, leaving the desolate streets to the elected representatives. »
Red faces as Fine Gael finds it has enough TDs for Dáil majority
Fine Gael members were united in disbelief this morning after the counting of supporters for the leadership contest revealed that the party actually has an overall Dáil majority and could have been in Government for the last three years. »
Cowen seizes moment to rebrand Fianna Fáil as Fine Gael fail
Taoiseach Brian Cowen has told Fianna Fáil TDs to stop worrying about silly distractions like opinion polls and reality and focus on reimagining the Fianna Fáil brand. »
Govt denies Dáil’s anti-suicide nets linked to publication of expenses
The Government has insisted that the anti-suicide nets around Leinster House are best industry practice and do not reflect plummeting morale among TDs who now have to publish their expenses accounts. »
TDs accuse Ryan of trying to bring politics into repute
Minister for Communications Eamon Ryan has been accused of trying to bring politics into repute by saying the Government would help homeowners struggling to pay their mortgages. »
Country counts Halloween cost as politicians run amok
The country was this morning counting the cost after a weekend of savage debauchery as gangs of Government ministers, TDs and their aides ran riot. »
TDs to bring toilet roll to work, but not yet ready to be toilet-trained
The Brutalised Taxpayers’ Association (BTA) has welcomed news that TDs and Senators will bring toilet roll to work with them in future to help curb rampant costs. »
TDs to apply for jobs subsidy scheme
The Government’s proposed temporary employment subsidy scheme has been warmly received by Fianna Fail and Green TDs, councillors and party workers all of whom expect to apply for the subsidy. »