Barry Cowen MEP
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A Chineese acquaintance contacted me tonight seeking to donate 30 respirators and ppe equipment. I’ve contacted the HSE who will liaise directly and take receipt of the donation. A marvellous act of generosity and solidarity. Mile buiochas !
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Was in an Apple Green today. Staff member told me at 445pm yesterday they got instruction to increase diesel price from €1.99 to €2.14.This morning it’s back to €1.99 after excise duty cut!! PRICE GOUGING/PROFITEERING on the back of an illegal barbaric invasion of Ukraine !
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Wouldn’t normally comment on these matters. I’m in public life subject to public scrutiny/accountability.But as I get ready for my mother’s funeral & to be shown this by my children...I’d have thought maybe not today...but no, thanks for nothin Today FM !
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Retain Level 3, work with it, implement it, adhere to it. Moving to 4 or 5 is running and hiding from Covid.
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Taoiseach confirmed to me last night that we will vaccinate 80% of adult population by June end. We now need a plan linking vaccination progress with reopening of society.
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Many of us don’t realise often enough how well off we really are…..
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(1) The Taoiseach informed me this evening by phone that he was removing me from office as Minister for Agriculture.
I am both surprised and disappointed with this decision.
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It is a privilege to be called to serve in Cabinet. I wish Charlie McConologue all the best in Agriculture, Food and Marine. He will be a great Minister in a great Department.
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If we’re brutally honest, as a people we could better adhere to existing restrictions as they stand. Let’s collectively put that right rather than going nuclear just yet.
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Have contacted Taoiseach & Tánaiste asking that if 25 can celebrate a wedding, surely 25 rather than 10 can grieve at loved ones funeral. Hope it can be done.
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Would Ye ever give it a rest.....
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Bit of a Father Ted moment with myself and Joe Flaherty in Longford today as we exit this shop !!
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Sure he’d a routine test after travelling from Brussels. He’d no symptoms. He adhered to protocols Colleagues now being tested. Jez is it possible ye might leave him alone ?!
Clarity will be needed quickly as to when the Minister became aware that he needed a test.
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As our children return to school for the first time in 6 months we salute teachers, principals and parents have worked so hard to get to this point.Many will be nervous but the Govt & all reps stands behind you all and will do e’thing possible to keep children and teachers safe
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I’m informed presently that the cabinet have agreed with my suggestion that the number of attendees at a funeral has been increased from 10 to 25. It’s a compassionate and welcome acknowledgement that this was address so quickly
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Marry Lou;Monday last on TV she said she wouldn’t have moved off level 2. Now on radio she says she’d have went to level 3. But if in receipt of NPHET on Saturday she might’ve went to level 5 and mustn’t forget coordination with the North although not specified ! Fair enuf....
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Wishing my daughter Gemmas favourite Limerick man Will and his team mates the very best in Sunday’s All Ireland !
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What a lift this man has given us all.......tomorrow Clara and the nation holds its breath !
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No need to knock one another down with calls to stop this event or close another, simply follow ongoing & any updated professional advices on public health, be vigilant. NPHET don’t want to inconvenience people, they want to protect lives.
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It is simply sickening that this has to be done
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RIP John Hume. One of the greatest Irish persons of all time, north or south. A real and true Republican, patriot and peacemaker. We owe him a lot.
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Mixed year personally,especially so with the loss of a dear one.Thanks & appreciation to those that put themselves in harms way ensuring others are protected. Joyful peaceful Christmas to those that can be with family and thoughts/prayers for those that can’t. Here’s to 2021 !
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Obviously am not privy to specific details of nphet recommendations but surely a 9 or 10pm curfew with weekly review of figures. Ramp up boosters with updated Covid certs for entrance to all indoor events. People open to compromise not confrontation in interest of public health
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Our locality like the whole country is stunned and numbed. Thoughts, prayers with her family, friends, colleagues and community.
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Exhale !!!! We have a Champion.....congrats to Shane and all the Lowry’s and Scanlons .....”one of ours” (take note Shane Ross)
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None of us are immune from mistakes irrespective of our part or place in society. Face the consequences, acknowledge, apologise, learn & move on.
RTÉ stars apologise for posing for photos while attending 'impromptu' leaving party during Level 5 restrictions
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A message from my brother, Brian Cowen.
#votecowenno1
#June7th
#countonCowen
#offaly
#midlandsnorthwest
🗳
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(7) Gardaí.
Unfortunately the decision of the Taoiseach to remove me from office, when he supported me this afternoon in the Dail, has undermined and potentially prejudiced my entitlement to fair process.
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Thanks to the FF PP for confirming tonight it will not agree to a ban on turf cutting/burning. Smokey coals yes but will not support Eamon Ryan’s call in consultation document to do so. Country will move to alternatives when households afforded opportunities/incentives/grants
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People have worked really hard during Covid. The initial roadmap helped them see light at end of the tunnel. It's obviously time now for a new/updated one and better communication with people.
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If An Taisce has an issue with Govt Policy that’s fine..lobby or stand for election to influence policy but don’t frustrate the independent, professional adjudication of the Glanbia project approved on merit pertaining to planning laws by Kilkenny Co Co, ABP and High Court !
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Honoured to be elected as an MEP for
#midlandsnorthwest
. Thank you most sincerely for all of your support. I look forward to representing you and this region diligently in the years ahead 🇪🇺💚
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Happy new year everybody. Remember alls we can do in work or play…..is our best !!!
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Reminded of Larry Dunne famously remarking 'if you think we're bad, wait till you see what's coming after us'
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Mother of God.....hard to believe how someone who built up a great service and reputation from a standing start could be treated in this way
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Health Min Stephen Donnelly was very clear and measured just now on morning Ireland, difficult decisions made yesterday but in all our interests. Govt audit on sectoral supports for those impacted must be ongoing. John Hume said politics about solving problems not winning seats.
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Letter sent to Competition & Consumer Protection Commission
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Congratulations to Shane and indeed to the extended Lowry family. First Clara man playing Ryder Cup !!!
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Very sad to hear news of Pat Smullens passing. A brilliant & iconic racing career surpassed only by his commitment to help raise funding/awareness for cancer research. Condolences to his wife and family as Rhode, Offaly and Ireland mourn his loss.
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Those who lose jobs temporarily as result of level 3 status should have full PUP payment restored. Economic supports need to be aligned to various levels recognising the value of livelihoods in efforts to protect most vulnerable.
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Is that a preemptive congratulations and best wishes Ciaran or is it that you merely want to highlight the salary associated with this important role ?
Finance Minister Michael McGrath set for €300,000-a-year European Commissioner Job
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First Clara man do this at Sawgrass 17th hole ! Some man for one man he is !!
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Encourage compliance and enforce existing restrictions/regulations if necessary but don’t punish others who need lifelines like takeaway options to stay afloat.
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With Pfizer guaranteeing increase vaccine supplies despite changes and pause on Astra and Johnson allied to increased gap between vaccines 1 and 2 this surely guarantees 82% target by June end. Therefore clear opening up calendar for all sectors surely imminent.
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Eoin O’Broin going everywhere and getting nowhere on radio earlier re alternative to concrete levy. Needs to admit Finance Bill is opportunity to put costed alternatives and/or exemptions for Dail consideration. As usual rushing to be popular but lacking substance.
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A planning system that allows/caters for a process taking up to 5 years to approve planning ( with no statutory time period for Bord Pleanala and Judicial Reviews decisions ) during a housing crisis cannot continue & must be overhauled. Makes no sense, end of.
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Illegal immigration must be tackled now!
Increased efforts by Garda National Immigration Bureau welcome but still not enough - 50 illegal migrants apprehended & returned to UK within 72hrs
Operation Sonnet aims for 100 members by year end - not enough, daily checks needed now!
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Best of luck to my fellow Clara man and Open champion who’s paired with his boyhood idol Tiger Woods at the Masters tomorrow !
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(6) he now appears to have changed his mind based on a Pulse report I gave him this morning. It is important to re-emphasise that report was leaked in contravention of the protections that I and every other citizen is entitled to expect in respect of their interaction with the
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Politicians put themselves out there, thankless job sometimes,abuse unfortunately goes with the territory. I tolerate it but it’s a thinning line for many.We all know there is not enough women in politics. Articles like this don’t help the cause of increasing their participation
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Shane Lowry, the deserved RTE sportsperson of the year as usual shows his grounded nature again remembering and dedicating the award to his fellow Clara man and friend John Buckley RIP
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@KevDoyle_Indo
Unfortunately in this instance Kevin straw polls won’t keep the virus from going rampant in our communities. Adhering to expert advice might. Vulnerable people must be protected. It’s not easy but it’s right.
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Great stuff, Offaly footballers beat Fermanagh to join hurlers in gaining promotion. The loyal and faithful never die or even fade away, we’re on our way back.....
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“We need a reset on immigration. I like the electorate support legal migration but we need fast, fair and firm action to tackle illegal immigration.”
#RTEupfront
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This years leaving cert class have shown tremendous fortitude, resilience and example. Now the grades....good luck to them all !
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(2) Previously I furnished the Taoiseach with all the facts about my drink driving conviction and the story that the Sunday Times proposed to publish about my alleged evasion of a Garda check point. In doing so I provided him with confidential details about my interaction with
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(4) incident were leaked to the media. The authorities have agreed to investigate the matter. One point warrants emphasis: at no time did I attempt to evade the Gardaí. Had I done so, the charges brought against me would, quite correctly, have been of a different tenor to those
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Sack him and send his home. We should not be harbouring his likes.
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1)locality,indeed our country is stunned/numbed by the senseless horrific act that took the life of the beautiful young vibrant teacher Ashling Murphy.We offer support to her family,wide circle of friends,her colleagues,her students at Durrow NS.They are the immediate priority.
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Using traumatised victims as political weapons....Sinn Fein haven’t gone away you know !
If I were Taoiseach, if
@sinnfeinireland
were in Govt, the records from Mother and Baby homes would NOT be sealed. No Govt worthy of the name could stand over the disrespect and cruelty shown to survivors.
#UnsealTheArchive
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For some entering government with FF may be a last resort, might be same for us and irrespective of who else might have to hold their noses, it’s time to get the hell on with it. Public compliance and solidarity have got us this far, their jobs & livelihoods are now at stake.
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Charlie Haughey being greeted in Clara on campaign trail in one of the early eighties elections !
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As a mark of respect for Ashling Murphy my offices in Tullamore & Edenderry will close today at 3pm to attend a vigil.
There are a number of vigils being held across the County. I ask if possible please attend to show support for Ashling's family, friends, colleagues & students
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Wow, They can spell too !
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(3) An Garda Siochana. I have made my position on these matters known publicly and I have acknowledged my wrong doing for something that occurred 4 years ago.
I have sought an explanation - not as a government minister but as a citizen - as to how details relating to the
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Illegal immigration is a real issue and one that needs to be tackled now
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My working from home station. Vitally important we all
#WFH
if possible to do our best to help our brave frontline and essential workers
#stayathome
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Got a call last night from a person offering his 30k Sq ft ind unit to the HSE for free in the hope it can help the cause, everyone cause......great people, great country !
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SF agree with ESRI lobbying to increase already record Govt borrowing on housing. OK by me. But SF oppose ESRI support for progressive property tax yielding €560m helping Govt and LA’s pay back such borrowing for developments/provisions. SF can’t have it every way !
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Brief excerpt from contribution on the funding of horse and greyhound industry last night...
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In our game some days it’s a kick in the arse, an odd day a pat on the back but today great thanks and appreciation to staff at vaccination centre in Tullamore for a great shot in the arm !!
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After 5 years that’s all you have to say ? Personal insults about incomplete tickets ?
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(5) with which I was charged.
I am responsible for the offence with which I was convicted 4 years ago not for an inaccurate Garda entry on Pulse about that event. Ten days ago and this afternoon the Taoiseach believed my failure of 2016 didn’t warrant my removal from office but
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An Taisce now appealing Courts judicial review ruling in Glanbia Cheese Factory having failed in their efforts to foil at Kilkenny Co Co & An Bord Planala ! Shambolic system that curtails/threatens investment/livelihoods in Regions dairy sector.
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We haven’t gone away ye know.......congratulations Offaly U 20’s !!!!!
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They lost their appeals to Kilkenny Co Co., An Bord Planala, High Court & now want to appeal High Court decision ! How much of taxpayers money does it take An Taisce to spend before getting the message !!
Taoiseach calls on
@AnTaisce
not to appeal planning permission for Glanbia cheese plant in Kilkenny; says it's important to the region and to the dairy industry; "the courts have ruled very clearly in relation to it … we can't all be absolutist in pursuit of our own objectives"
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If now facing earlier than anticipated closures in national interest then Hospitality sector must be assured ASAP of further bespoke packages/compensation to offset stockpiling costs/lost bookings that had been advanced. Credit guarantee schemes haven’t accommodated all to date.
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Never fail to resist jumping on a bandwagon. Months ago actually they were opposing introduction of Covid certs !! Tis worse they’re improving !
If Govt had acted months ago we wouldn’t be in this place tonight - delays on antigen testing, delays on a proper winter health plan, businesses which re-opened 3 weeks ago now told doors must close at 12 & no reversal of decision on PUP
No planning, no engagement, no leadership
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Proud to play my part in influencing Govt to provide the necessary funding to ensure midlands hospice facility becomes a reality. Politics may have its ups and downs but today is a good day !
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Welcome news that vaccinated persons arriving from designated states will shortly be exempted from MHQ. With Vaccination targets reassured, cases falling further, reducing hospital admissions we can surely now align this ongoing progress to reopening roadmap for society & economy
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Cowen seeks urgent meeting with Bord Na Mona over Lough Boora Rent-A-Bike Fall out
TD for Laois Offaly Barry Cowen has issued his unwavering support for local business man Pat Barrett, owner operator of Lough Boora Rent-A-Bike (1)
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Now this just ‘beats Banagher’
Many BOI customers yesterday took out cash in the good faith belief they had this money.
Some will now face high cost unauthorised overdraft fees & upcoming bills going unpaid until it is cleared.
BOI must positively engage with customers to avoid undue hardship & distress.
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Assess, assimilate, consider and decide. That’s the Govts duty when faced with NPHET recommendations. Both sides have to be professional & true to responsibilities. May not always agree but mutual respect paramount in everyone’s interest.
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Well Jack ye may talk to GAA about the U20 All Ireland football final now that Offaly in it after beating Cork tonight. Hope irrespective of who they meet it can be in Croke Park to accommodate a county like ours that have been pining to get back to the top table.Up the faithful
🏃♀️24,000 fans for All-Ireland Semi Finals.
🏐40,000 fans for All-Ireland Finals.
⚽️25,000 fans for World Cup Qualifiers.
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I hear that Faithful Fields, Offaly GAA’s Centre of excellence and training centre has been selected as vaccine centre for Offaly.
So when vaccines arrive Offaly will be ready ....
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Min O’Brien compared to Eoin O’ Broin on prime time was far more assured, realistic & proved to be focused on Govts Housing plan which contains a wide suite of measures to help deliver social, affordable, rental & private homes. These measures starting to yield results.
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