So following on from my post “Race for the Aras” its time to look at the parties candidates for the Presidency elections. First up is Fine Gael. Back in April the first candidate out of the block was current Ireland East MEP Mairead McGuinness announced her decision to seek Fine Gael’s nomination for the presidency. Since then there as been many changes. Former Taoiseach John Bruton and Ireland South MEP have ruled themseleves out of the running. Gay Mitchel,...
Image via Wikipedia I received information today about a Europe Day event that will take place in Bailieborough, Co. Cavan. It is hosted by Cllr Seán McKiernan Jnr and Senator Joe O’Reilly. Monday 10th May – A Celebration of Europe Day John Bruton, our former Taoiseach and former EU Ambassador to the USA, will speak on his experiences in America and his reflections on the future of Ireland and Europe. Monday, 10th May, 8.30pm sharp Venue: The Bailie Hotel,...
Young Fine Gael is trying to launch a grassroots campaign for John Bruton to be made President of the European Council. I received the following missive from HQ. Dear Member, As you may know former Taoiseach and Leader of Fine Gael John Bruton is seeking election as President of the European Council. Let’s get behind him by using the internet to spread his campaign around Europe. SIGN THE PETITION Please sign and forward the petition link...
Image via Wikipedia There was an article in last night’s Evening Echo (Not online) that basically suggested that it is a two horse race for the Irish Nomination to the new EU Commission in the Autumn. They are tipping Pat Cox or John Bruton to be the nominatee. The rationale behind this is that they are both heavy hitters. Cox is a previous leader of the ALDE Group of the Parliament as well as being a former President of...
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