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Let's work to ensure we elect the President who will do us all proud

His politics is carved from his soul, and he speaks with his heart

Photos from Michael D's nationwide tour

Rose Ball 2011 – Every cent goes to Michael D’s election campaign

Constitutional amendment on Oireachtas inquiries a crucial part of parliamentary reform

Rabbitte ensures energy supply of most vulnerable will be protected this winter

Cllr Patrick Nulty contests Dublin West bye-election

Voices from the House

Labour events

US election - Obama's audacity to hope for re-election?

Book Review - Chris Mullin's 'A View From The Foothills'

Let's work to ensure we elect the President who will do us all proud
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Today, Tanaiste and Party Leader, Eamon Gilmore, TD, launched Michael D's presidential campaign.

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His politics is carved from his soul, and he speaks with his heart
susan o'keeffe

Labour's Susan O'Keeffe reflects on the life, passions and millinery talents of Michael D.

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Photos from Michael D's nationwide tour
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Since his nomination Michael D has embarked on a nationwide tour that has taken him to every constituency in the country. The warmth and energy that has enveloped his campaign is testament to the respect and regard that Irish citizens have for Michael D and his vision for the Presidency.

 

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Rose Ball 2011 – Every cent goes to Michael D’s election campaign
michael d rosebowl pic

On Friday 30th September members of the Labour Party and supporters of Michael D Higgin's presidential campaign will gather for the 2011 Rose Ball - and every cent raised will go to Michael D's election campaign.

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Constitutional amendment on Oireachtas inquiries a crucial part of parliamentary reform
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The Programme for Government proposes a radical renewal of our parliamentary system. The Government is strongly committed to reform and the referendum to strengthen the investigative powers of parliamentary committees is an essential element of this agenda writed Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Brendan Howlin, TD.

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Rabbitte ensures energy supply of most vulnerable will be protected this winter
pat rabbitte

Families who run into trouble with their energy bills will not be cut-off this winter Minister Pat Rabbitte recently told an Oireachtas Committee.

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Cllr Patrick Nulty contests Dublin West bye-election
patrick nulty pic

October will be a busy campaigning month and nowhere more so than in Dublin West where Cllr. Patrick Nulty will be fighting hard to win the bye-election.

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Voices from the House
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Anne Ferris calls for reform of gay blood donations, Michael McCarthy puts it up to Sinn Fein, Kevin Humphreys reveals huge medical cert payments and Derek Nolan proposes change to help legitimate tradespeople.

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Labour events

A few dates for your diary from Labour Women, Labour Youth and Labour Equality

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US election - Obama's audacity to hope for re-election?
obama 2012

As the American political system gears up for election 2012 Amy Rose Harte ponders the prospect of Obama's re-election.

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Book Review - Chris Mullin's 'A View From The Foothills'
chris mullin

Former journalist, MP and Minister, Chris Mullin, recently published A View from the Foothills - diaries from his time as Minister. Labour member and political blogger Dan O'Neil gives his take on Mullins memoirs.

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