Daily Archives: July 14, 2009

The Next Election

July 14, 2009
By Stephen
The Next Election

Image via Wikipedia The next nationw-wide election we are due to have in Ireland is (barring a sudden General Election) is a Presidential Election. This is due at the latest October 2010 2011, but I have a feeling President Mary McAlees will finish out her term. To run for President you need to be a citizen of the states, over 35 and nominated in one of the following ways: by 20 members of the Oireachtas by four county or...

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Goodnight, Travel Well

July 14, 2009
By Stephen
Goodnight, Travel Well

This is the new video from the Killers. It has been made in conjunction with UNICEF, MTV EXIT (End Exploitation and Trafficking) and US Agency for International Development (USAID). It is a haunting video. Full PR under the video Starting today, MTV audiences around the world will see a new music video that aims to raise awareness about sex trafficking. Featuring the rock band The Killers, the video is an exclusive collaboration between UNICEF, MTV EXIT (End Exploitation and...

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The Lisbon Debate gets going – A bit of a round-up

July 14, 2009
By Stephen
The Lisbon Debate gets going – A bit of a round-up

Image via Wikipedia You mightened have noticed it but the Referendum Commission was set up yesterday and Mr Justice Frank Clarke has been appointed as its Chair. According to the website The new Commission is currently planning its information campaign for this impending referendum. I am sure we are all looking forward to that campaign. So today I got another email from the European Movement Ireland, this time they were point out an opinion article in todays Irish Times...

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