RT @HMcEntee: Eamonn Duggan fought for our freedom, was a signatory of The Treaty and helped build our State.
He served as TD for Meath and Minister for Home Affairs.
100 years later, as a Meath deputy and Minister for Justice, it was a real honour to lay a wreath at his grave today.
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RT @nealerichmond: Collins & Griffith rightfully take their place in the pantheon of great Irishmen, in this year the centenary of their respective deaths, their vision for our country and the political movement they inspired continues to work for a better Ireland, for all.
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RT @Michael_O_Regan: Leon O Broin featuring on John Bowman’s programme on Arthur Griffith. Reread his autobiography, Just Like Yesterday, during lockdown. Interesting account of a civil servant’s life in the early decades of the State. Seemed to have a poor relationship with Erskine Childers.
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On the 100th anniversary of his death we remember Arthur Griffith - one of the most influential figures in the struggle for Irish freedom.
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Delighted to be notified that @CloghroeNS has been approved funding under the emergency works programme for additional needs facilities/universal access.
This will make a difference for the school and the community as a whole.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/ColmBurkeTD/status/1557731485930491905
1km of watermains in Rathpeacon to provide a more reliable water supply to the community. 💧
Irish Water, working in partnership with Cork County Council, is replacing 1km of problematic watermains in Rathpeacon which will provide a more secure supply for the area. 🦺
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/ColmBurkeTD/status/1557677388661661696
Removing VAT from lifesaving defibrillators would help to protect communities across the country
All the evidence shows that defibrillators help to save lives. It’s time for the VAT on defibrillators to end.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/ColmBurkeTD/status/1557360073093128198
This course from Epilepsy Ireland may be of interest to some of my constituents who are living with epilepsy or have a loved one living with epilepsy. Click the link below to learn more about 'Training for Success'!
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RT @echolivecork: And they’re out and ready to go. Best of luck to @CorkCamogie senior side.
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Cork City this evening the time for reflection
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Planning Granted for new 83 bed Paediatric Unit at Cork University Hospital. Funding must be made available at an early date for this project in order that up to date paediatric services can be delivered at a regional level @irishexaminer @OpinionLine96 @CorksRedFM @C103Cork
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Healthcare – comparing systems and future needs – The Irish Times https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/letters/2022/08/01/healthcare-comparing-systems-and-future-needs/
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Congrats To Andrew Sheehan, John Kearney, Adam Murphy (all from Cork) and Nathan Timoney from Enniskillen the Irish team who won Bronze in U23 Worlds A Final @eight_sheehans @Corks96FM @C103Cork @CorksRedFM
RT @RowingIreland: ☘U23 Worlds A Final Result☘
John, Nathan, Adam and Andrew have won BRONZE medals! Well done!
#greenblades #wearerowingireland
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RT @irishmissionun: At every meeting on #Ukraine, Ireland🇮🇪has called on Russia to end this war & withdraw its forces. Today Amb Byrne Nason did so once again.
Too many people have lost their homes. Too many people have died.
Russia alone bears responsibility for this war. Russia alone can end it.
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RT @SineadMcL4Foyle: This day, 50 years ago, is etched in my memory. I was in Claudy on the day the IRA blew the place to pieces. Remembering Rose McLaughlin, Patrick Connolly, David Miller, Kathryn Eakin, Joseph McCluskey, Elizabeth McElhinney,William Temple, Arthur Hone & James McClelland.
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Clarity needed on date for roll-out of free contraception scheme https://www.finegael.ie/clarity-needed-on-date-for-roll-out-of-free-contraception-scheme/ via @FineGael
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/ColmBurkeTD/status/1553663307990679552
Delighted to meet with Dermot Twomey, @IrishPharmacy President, Ann Marie Horan, IPU Vice President & Derek Reilly, IPU Acting Secretary General in Leinster House this week to discuss the role of pharmacies & need for the expansion of their role in the delivery of healthcare 💊👩⚕️
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/ColmBurkeTD/status/1552647951742160897
RT @CllrShaneOC: Delighted to facilitate a meeting between Douglas Tidy Towns & NTA Deputy Chief Exec Hugh Creegan. As a result, Mr Creegan indicated that the NTA are willing to re-consider the proposal to build a bridge over the Mangala & confirmed that NTA are not wedded to the idea of a bridge
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Libraries in Glanmire, Blackpool and Bishopstown will receive additional funding per this announcement 📚📖.
This is very welcome for these communities.
RT @HHumphreysFG: 📚 Library Funding 📚
As the World Library Congress takes place in Dublin (@iflawlic ) , I’m delighted to announce:
📒Over €3 million for 46 library
📘Investment to deliver longer opening hours in 17 branches
📕All part of rolling out the My Open Library initiative
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/ColmBurkeTD/status/1551881262549372929
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