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Monday, September 30, 2013

Is our papal nuncio too much Pope Benedict’s man?. Association of Catholic Priests

Is our papal nuncio too much Pope Benedict’s man?. Association of Catholic Priests: Pope Benedict, under whose governance the system of church administration almost collapsed, tended (as Paul Vallely writes in his new book on Pope Francis) to ‘put his supporters in positions of administrative power because he knew and trusted them, rather than because they had the qualities required to do the job’.?

A Post-Catholic Ireland? | America Magazine

A Post-Catholic Ireland? | America Magazine: I attended a national congress of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul where it was noted that people who one year ago were contributors to the society are now turning to the society for help. Patience is wearing thin; it is hard for some to hope.?

Nyberg sees little need for banking inquiry in Ireland - Political News | Irish & International Politics | The Irish Times - Mon, Sep 30, 2013

Nyberg sees little need for banking inquiry in Ireland - Political News | Irish & International Politics | The Irish Times - Mon, Sep 30, 2013: In an interview with RTÉ’s This Week radio programme yesterday, Mr Nyberg said a decision was made very early on in the work of his commission into the banking sector that anyone who gave evidence would be guaranteed anonymity.?

Seanad must be abolished to create better democracy - Oireachtas News Updates | The Irish Times - Mon, Sep 30, 2013

Seanad must be abolished to create better democracy - Oireachtas News Updates | The Irish Times - Mon, Sep 30, 2013: Politics has been the preserve of elitism, cronies and privilege for too long. The referendum can change that?

Civil servant overpaid by nearly €300,000 - Political News | Irish & International Politics | The Irish Times - Mon, Sep 30, 2013

Civil servant overpaid by nearly €300,000 - Political News | Irish & International Politics | The Irish Times - Mon, Sep 30, 2013: A civil servant was paid nearly €300,000 in overpayments after receiving duplicate salaries from two separate State bodies due to administrative errors, the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General has found.?

Ireland Ditches PPP Delivery of $555 Million Prison | Correctional News

Ireland Ditches PPP Delivery of $555 Million Prison | Correctional News: Ireland Ditches PPP Delivery of $555 Million Prison?

€3.3m spent on abandoned project - Political News | Irish & International Politics | The Irish Times - Mon, Sep 30, 2013

€3.3m spent on abandoned project - Political News | Irish & International Politics | The Irish Times - Mon, Sep 30, 2013: The report says that the Department of Justice and Dublin City Council are “examining the feasibility of pursuing a significantly-scaled down project using the former Whitehall Garda Station which is owned by the Office of Public Works.?

Appeal court proposal a ‘crude device’, says High Court master - Crime & Law News from Ireland & Abroad | The Irish Times - Mon, Sep 30, 2013

Appeal court proposal a ‘crude device’, says High Court master - Crime & Law News from Ireland & Abroad | The Irish Times - Mon, Sep 30, 2013: The Master of the High Court has said the proposed Court of Appeal is unnecessary, describing it as a “crude device” that will lead to a rise in appeals.

Edmund Honohan said the four-year delay in the Supreme Court – cited by the Government as the reason for setting up a new appeals court – could be reduced with better case management by the judiciary.?

Obedience to Corporate-State Authority Makes Consumer Society Increasingly Dangerous

Obedience to Corporate-State Authority Makes Consumer Society Increasingly Dangerous: We urgently need to update our appreciation of the perils of obedience to accommodate our contemporary global situation.?

Cuts to homeless services will cost more long-term, charity claims | Irish Examiner

Cuts to homeless services will cost more long-term, charity claims | Irish Examiner: The Simon Communities claim the recession is putting more people at risk of homelessness, and that homeless services are at breaking point.

In its pre-budget submission, they said the commitment to end long-term homelessness by 2016 will fail if the sector receives more cuts in the budget.?

Ireland Prepares to Abolish Senate - WSJ.com

Ireland Prepares to Abolish Senate - WSJ.com: Ireland's coalition is effectively offering voters the rare opportunity to express their popular anger with the political and economic mismanagement of the country, the bailout and the deep recession of recent years by voting a group of politicians out of a job.
Analysts say that Mr. Kenny cannot argue for cut backs in all sorts of social programs, and not clip the wings of the political classes. And his argument that the senate is a waste of money appears to resonate with voters.?

Italian Premier Pursues Last-Ditch Rescue of Government - WSJ.com

Italian Premier Pursues Last-Ditch Rescue of Government - WSJ.com: Mr. Berlusconi's gambit caps weeks of rising tensions within his fragile coalition with Mr. Letta's Democratic Party over his tax fraud conviction last month?

EU's £2.4bn ad budget higher than Coca-Cola's: Huge amount revealed in new 'fiscal factbook' that also details how it has 44 diplomats in Barbados | Mail Online

EU's £2.4bn ad budget higher than Coca-Cola's: Huge amount revealed in new 'fiscal factbook' that also details how it has 44 diplomats in Barbados | Mail Online: £265,000 spent on cocktail parties and £160,000 on Hungarian dog centre that is yet to be built?

Sunday, September 29, 2013

Political pension class who bypassed austerity - Independent.ie

Political pension class who bypassed austerity - Independent.ie: But think of the aftermath of September 2008. Those who piloted us towards that pass – ministers, Taoisigh, senior civil servants and regulators – walked off to enjoy their pensions while the rest of us struggled.?

Saturday, September 28, 2013

Police corruption and reform high on conference agenda | Irish Examiner

Police corruption and reform high on conference agenda | Irish Examiner: Prof Walsh said: “It is still the case, for example, that standing orders covering all aspects of Garda management and practices are not publicly accessible. The same applies to the existence and contents of Garda policies. For as long as such basic information is kept secret, transparent governance and accountability will remain elusive and the Garda will continue to be one of the most secretive police forces in the Western world.”?

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Michael Williams: We need proper reform of our courts system – not new layer of judges - Independent.ie

Michael Williams: We need proper reform of our courts system – not new layer of judges - Independent.ie: Justice delayed is justice denied?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: January 2011

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: January 2011: "Absolutely not and I have witnessed many cases where such reports to GPs and other professionals "have been hidden for many years" and only come to light when a rape victim becomes an adult and pursues a criminal prosecution themselves."?Question No,720,12th april 2005?Parliamentary?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: January 2011

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: January 2011: "Well that’s nothing new, as you have often said yourself the Government could find millions to spend on top hotels and other luxuries yet they could not find the small amount of money needed to ensure the protection of children in their own care"?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: January 2011

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: January 2011: "I honestly believe that child abuse is too close to home for many, I was often lobbied by County Councillors and TDs not to send certain files forward to the Gardai, Politicians had a great deal of influence when they were on the Health Board Committees and indeed they still have power and influence."?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: January 2011

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: January 2011: "We have seen and continue to see the follwing the Ryan report, The Murphy Report, abuse case files and concerted cover-ups by An Garda Siochana,"?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: January 2011

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: January 2011: "The approach of the religious orders to the inquiry was described by the Commission in 2003 as ‘adversarial and legalistic’. The report says that the Christian Brothers Order was defensive in the way it responded to complaints, and claims the order fails to accept any congregational responsibility for such abuse.
The order today said it apologised openly and unreservedly 'to all those who have been hurt either directly or indirectly as a result of the deplorable actions of some Brothers, or by the inaction or inappropriate action of the Congregation as a whole'"?THE STATE SOLICITORS OFFICE?THE"REAL"REASONS PROJECT?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: January 2011

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: January 2011: "Fine Gael spokespersons on Children and Education, Alan Shatter and Brian Hayes, said it was scandalous that even at this stage in the context of the information disclosed, that some religious congregations, such as the Christian Brothers and the Brothers of Charity, while acknowledging that some abuse took place in institutions
for which they were responsible, deny congregational responsibility for such abuse"?THE 11th OF MARCH 2011?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: January 2011

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: January 2011: "'How can kids from a disadvantaged background who spend years studying cope in irish society against a culture of 'legal corruption'that involves favours,vested interests,patronage,and personal relationships?'"

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: January 2011

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: January 2011: "And that the children whose rights were violated have their rights to justice, truth and "assistance" in recovering from that abuse vindicated"?WHAT ROLE DOES THE DPP'S AND STATE SOLICITORS OFFICE PLAY IN THIS SEARCH FOR TRUTH?

Condemnation as leading Irish journalist forced out of job

Condemnation as leading Irish journalist forced out of job: AN award-winning Irish investigative journalist was made redundant shortly after approaching the home of Garda commissioner Martin Callinan, seeking to confirm he had speeding penalty points wiped out.?

Ombudsman publishes her final Annual Report before taking over as European Ombudsman - The Office of the Ombudsman

Ombudsman publishes her final Annual Report before taking over as European Ombudsman - The Office of the Ombudsman: However, the job of Ombudsman continues to be to identify illegalities, inequities and unfairness. The job of public services is to listen when an Ombudsman points to an injustice and to act quickly to find effective ways of resolving the problem, not to bury their heads in the sand and hope the problem will go away.”?THATS RIGHT EMILY "INJUSTICE'S"UNLESS THEY ARE PROPERLY INVESTIGATED HAVE A HABIT OF NOT GOING AWAY?

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

State cuts by ‘stealth’ a major issue for Ombudsman - Social Affairs & News from Ireland & Abroad | The Irish Times - Tue, Sep 24, 2013

State cuts by ‘stealth’ a major issue for Ombudsman - Social Affairs & News from Ireland & Abroad | The Irish Times - Tue, Sep 24, 2013: The Government’s cutting of disability and other schemes by ‘stealth’ has become a ‘major issue’ for the Ombudsman’s Office, Emily O’Reilly has said.?

Anglo's 'statement of affairs' will not name former clients - Independent.ie

Anglo's 'statement of affairs' will not name former clients - Independent.ie: Finance Minister Michael Noonan has intervened to block the names of individual depositors who had an account with IBRC, the renamed Anglo Irish Bank, appearing on its statement of affairs.?

Anglo Tapes: No-one to be investigated despite revelations that shocked nation - Independent.ie

Anglo Tapes: No-one to be investigated despite revelations that shocked nation - Independent.ie: The Central Bank said it will not be making criminal complaints to the Gardai or the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement following publication of the Tapes.?

Paddy Ashdown on why he's the party's 'plumber' | Total Politics

Paddy Ashdown on why he's the party's 'plumber' | Total Politics: "There is a secret fraternity of leaders and ex-leaders and its mysterious workings behind the scenes are, and should always remain, a mystery."?BUT NOT A SECRET I HOPE?

Monday, September 23, 2013

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: October 2011

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: October 2011: The Constitution is important. It defines the characteristics of the State, gives validity to our government and legal system and sets out the standards which all State activity must meet. It belongs to the Irish people, not to the political or legal system. It was enacted by a referendum of the Irish people and can only be changed through a referendum of the Irish people?

Court of Appeal is no substitute for radical reform of costly system - Crime & Law News from Ireland & Abroad | The Irish Times - Thu, Sep 19, 2013

Court of Appeal is no substitute for radical reform of costly system - Crime & Law News from Ireland & Abroad | The Irish Times - Thu, Sep 19, 2013: The cost is so high that well over half of the population is afraid to seek justice .?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Medb Ruane: Misery isn't a strong enough word for the conditions in our mental health institutions - Medb Ruane, Columnists - Independent.ie

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Medb Ruane: Misery isn't a strong enough word for the conditions in our mental health institutions - Medb Ruane, Columnists - Independent.ie: ."ADVANCING THE LINGUISTIC RIGHTS OF THE IRISH DEAF COMMUNITY,BY PAUL O CONNELL.(THE DESPAIR OF SILENCE)BY B.O'CONNELL?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: May 2011

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: May 2011: The Irish Deaf Society as Ireland's National Association OF the Deaf, strives to highlight the societal needs of "all sections" in the Deaf community, advocates the human rights of the Deaf through empowerment and achieve equal access in all aspects of life endowed by the full Irish ... The empowerment and equality shall be through upholding the status of Irish Sign Language and its related culture and norms?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: May 2011

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: May 2011: "Vanessa O’Connell will present the character ‘A’ (played by Andrea Irvine), Amanda Coogan ‘B’ (Kate Brennan), and Darren Byrne will interpret Karl Shiels as ‘C’ in this exhilarating production. This style of one-on-one character interpretation is a first at the Abbey Theatre. It represents an exciting development in the sign language interpretation of theatre and performance, allowing the interpreters to be true to the actors onstage as well as to the words of the playwright. Certainly O’Rowe, who has also written screenplays for the hit Irish films Intermission and Boy A, has a unique and vivid manner of storytelling that lends itself perfectly to this format. His gripping tale of singing serial killers, avenging angels and lovesick demons promises to leave audiences clinging to the edge of their seats."?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: June 2011

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: June 2011: "IF YOU COULD FRANCHISE CRONYISM TO THE UNEMPLOYED,NOBODY WOULD BE OUT OF WORK?"

The Political Compass

The Political Compass: Welcome to The Political Compass?

Help someone who is sleeping rough | HomelessDublin.ie

Help someone who is sleeping rough | HomelessDublin.ie: Help someone who is sleeping rough



If you meet a person who is sleeping rough and they require medical attention, or if you think the person is aged 18 years or younger, please contact the emergency services immediately at 112 or 999.





No one should have to sleep rough?

Sunday, September 22, 2013

Four Horsemen - Feature Documentary - Official Version


European Commission - OLAF - OLAF - European Anti-Fraud Office

European Commission - OLAF - OLAF - European Anti-Fraud Office: OLAF investigates fraud against the EU budget, corruption and serious misconduct within the European institutions, and develops anti-fraud policy for the European Commission. ?


European Commission - OLAF - OLAF - European Anti-Fraud Office

European Commission - OLAF - OLAF - European Anti-Fraud Office: OLAF investigates fraud against the EU budget, corruption and serious misconduct within the European institutions, and develops anti-fraud policy for the European Commission. ?


European Commission - OLAF - OLAF - European Anti-Fraud Office

European Commission - OLAF - OLAF - European Anti-Fraud Office: OLAF investigates fraud against the EU budget, corruption and serious misconduct within the European institutions, and develops anti-fraud policy for the European Commission. ?


Suspicions of cover-up will remain without inquiry into financial crisis - Independent.ie

Suspicions of cover-up will remain without inquiry into financial crisis - Independent.ie: Suspicions of cover-up will remain without inquiry into financial crisis?

Judicial review of ECB actions better than seeing Trichet before Oireachtas - Independent.ie

Judicial review of ECB actions better than seeing Trichet before Oireachtas - Independent.ie: Judicial review of ECB actions better than seeing Trichet before Oireachtas?

Banking inquiry must hold people to account - Independent.ie

Banking inquiry must hold people to account - Independent.ie: Banking inquiry must hold people to account?

Friday, September 20, 2013

Hörður Torfason speech 18th September 2013

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Public Inquiry · Who’s watching the watchers?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Public Inquiry · Who’s watching the watchers?: "So im saying again that it is administrative secrecy and exclusive circiles which is bought with power and perks that contributes to crime in irish society,as john boorman said of Martin Cahill{the general}he admires one who dares defy the might of society.i think mr boorman got it wrong he wasent defying the might of society,he was defying the might of a corrupt and sadistic bureaucratic machine called the system,as he said himself the monks in letterfrack corrupted him and thousands more working class children from the slums of dublin."?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Fitzpatrick firm got new loan as Anglo nationalised

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Fitzpatrick firm got new loan as Anglo nationalised: "The drip drip of Anglo Irish Bank horror stories continues in the papers today, with news that a company co-owned by the bank’s disgraced former chairman Sean Fitzpatrick secured a multimillion euro loan on the very day that the lender was nationalised."IF MARTIN CAHILL (THE GENERAL)WAS GIVEN THE PROPER EDUCATION HIS LIFE COULD HAVE BEEN AS ROSIE AS SEANIE'S AND HIS ILK?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Martin Cahill Information, Martin Cahill Reference Articles - FindTarget Reference

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Martin Cahill Information, Martin Cahill Reference Articles - FindTarget Reference: "'Reform school was my primary school, St. Patrick's Institution my secondary school, and Mountjoy my university—they taught me everything I know.'"?

Public Inquiry · Is the DPP warning Michael Smith and Village magazine?

Public Inquiry · Is the DPP warning Michael Smith and Village magazine?: The Director of Public Prosecutions, Claire Loftus, has just published her annual report.

In the Foreword she issued the following warning to the media.


I want to take this opportunity to say something generally about the risks of pre-trial publicity interfering with the right of an accused person to a fair trial.?The"General"Idea Is?

It's time Mr Kenny listened to the underdogs and did the right thing - Herald.ie

It's time Mr Kenny listened to the underdogs and did the right thing - Herald.ie: For me, character is all that matters. I respect someone with a good heart sooner than I would admire someone able to eloquently declare a set of lofty principles but show little desire for putting them into practice.?

It's time Mr Kenny listened to the underdogs and did the right thing

It;s time Mr Kenny listened to the underdogs and did the right thing

FF Senators question banking inquiry - The Irish Times - Fri, Sep 20, 2013

FF Senators question banking inquiry - The Irish Times - Fri, Sep 20, 2013: Mr Mooney said there must an open and transparent debate on the inquiry’s terms of reference. “It is vital that the immediate aftermath of the banking guarantee is also investigated,’’ he added?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Brian Cowen’s bank guarantee calls and texts – The Story

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Brian Cowen’s bank guarantee calls and texts – The Story: Thanks to journalist Vinnie O’Dowd for this one. This is the mobile phone bill breakdown for Brian Cowen for the dates around the bank guarantee in September 2008. The numbers were removed by the Department of the Taoiseach. But the times and durations are interesting. Another piece in the jigsaw.?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: ireland.com - The Irish Times - IRELAND

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: ireland.com - The Irish Times - IRELAND: 1 I.R. 409 held that a child has a constitutional right to be fed and to live, to be reared and educated and to have the opportunity of working and realising his or her "Full Potential" and dignity as a human being and that those rights "MUST" be protected and vindicated by the State.?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Bank transfers 'should have been spotted' - Irish, Business - Independent.ie

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Bank transfers 'should have been spotted' - Irish, Business - Independent.ie: "Queried why such large transactions were not scrutinised under the stringent laws designed to combat money laundering."???????

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Anglo second-in-command quits over State’s day-to-day dealings · Business ETC

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Anglo second-in-command quits over State’s day-to-day dealings · Business ETC: "ANGLO IRISH BANK’S second most senior executive is to quit the bank after just over a year, having grown frustrated with having to deal with the "state authorities" in its day-to-day running, it is reported."?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Auditors criticised over scandals since Beef tribunal - The Irish Times - Wed, Jan 21, 2009

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Auditors criticised over scandals since Beef tribunal - The Irish Times - Wed, Jan 21, 2009: "There was further criticism of auditors, who have been “pivotally involved” in every scandal since the Beef tribunal, and the importance of Anglo Irish Bank as a financial institution was also questioned."?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: LENIHAN'S SECRET [euro]8bn PAYMENT TO ANGLO INVESTORS; Finance Minister approved huge sum for Germans on Black Thursday - as he told us how bad it was | Daily Mail (London, England), The Newspaper | Find Articles at BNET

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: LENIHAN'S SECRET [euro]8bn PAYMENT TO ANGLO INVESTORS; Finance Minister approved huge sum for Germans on Black Thursday - as he told us how bad it was | Daily Mail (London, England), The Newspaper | Find Articles at BNET: "SENIOR Anglo Irish Bank bondholders have been paid a total of [euro]7.9billion in a secret deal approved by Brian Lenihan"?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: ANATP

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: ANATP: The story started in 1954 with Hungarian Paul Singer, who thought he would try his luck in business in Ireland after his efforts in Britain had failed."WHO SAID THAT?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Regulator knew of loans, says Drumm - The Irish Times - Thu, Nov 17, 2011

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Regulator knew of loans, says Drumm - The Irish Times - Thu, Nov 17, 2011: FORMER ANGLO Irish Bank chief executive David Drumm has challenged the bank’s lawsuit against him in his US bankruptcy case, arguing the Financial Regulator was “fully aware” of the transferring of Seán FitzPatrick’s multimillion euro loans off the books of the bank.?THE"REAL"REASONS PROJECT?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Taoiseach 'did not know' Anglo faced insolvency - The Irish Times - Wed, Oct 06, 2010

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Taoiseach 'did not know' Anglo faced insolvency - The Irish Times - Wed, Oct 06, 2010: "TAOISEACH Brian Cowen insisted he did not know Anglo Irish Bank was facing insolvency the night the Government issued a blanket bank guarantee, despite attending an earlier meeting at which officials discussed the bank’s situation"?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Anglo Irish investigation gets personal

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Anglo Irish investigation gets personal: "The overtime ban was slowing the investigation into various activities in Anglo Irish Bank."?

Allen Stanford Sentenced to 110 Years in Prison - Forbes

Allen Stanford Sentenced to 110 Years in Prison - Forbes

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Cowen says allegations over Anglo 'golden circle' a smear - The Irish Times - Thu, Feb 19, 2009

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Cowen says allegations over Anglo 'golden circle' a smear - The Irish Times - Thu, Feb 19, 2009: "TAOISEACH BRIAN Cowen has dismissed as a smear claims that a member of the Government had anything to do with the “golden circle” involved in the €300 million loan for shares deal with Anglo Irish Bank."ALAN STANFORD SHOULD HAVE CAME TO IRELAND AND HE WOULD NOT BE IN"PRISON"TODAY?

Farmer loses family home of more than a century in High Court ruling - Irish Mirror Online

Farmer loses family home of more than a century in High Court ruling - Irish Mirror Online: He added that the court was “driven to the conclusion that the national interest must outweigh the individual”.?

Man loses challenge to IDA compulsory purchase of farm - The Irish Times - Fri, Sep 20, 2013

Man loses challenge to IDA compulsory purchase of farm - The Irish Times - Fri, Sep 20, 2013: Mr Reid (51) did not want to sell his land, which adjoins the Carton House Estate and the Intel site in Leixlip. He claimed the IDA’s decision was flawed and unfair and a breach of his property rights as well as his rights under the Constitution and European Convention of Human Rights. Mr Justice John Hedigan, in a reserved judgment delivered yesterday, dismissed Mr Reid’s case on the grounds that the proposed compulsory purchase was provided for by law.?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: NAMA -vs- TheStory.ie – The Story

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: NAMA -vs- TheStory.ie – The Story: "This week will see the culmination of more than three years of work on the part of TheStory.ie to try and obtain information from the National Asset Management Agency (NAMA) and Anglo Irish Bank (now the defunct IBRC) through a legal process called an Access to Information on the Environment request (AIE). Those of you who have been following this saga since 2010 will be familiar with the arguments at play but for those who have not this is the story so far.?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Cowen denies Anglo Irish Bank deposit claims | BreakingNews.ie

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Cowen denies Anglo Irish Bank deposit claims | BreakingNews.ie: "“Brian Cowen’s refusal to allow a "Thorough Public Inquiry" into the banking crisis has now come back to haunt him,” she said"?ALL POLITICAL PARTIES MUST AGREE TO THIS INQUIRY IN THEIR ELECTION MANIFESTO'S?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Former Anglo Irish Bank boss Alan Dukes causes fury after defending top bankers mega-bucks salaries - Irish Mirror Online

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Former Anglo Irish Bank boss Alan Dukes causes fury after defending top bankers mega-bucks salaries - Irish Mirror Online: "Former Anglo boss Alan Dukes has sparked fury by telling taxpayers to stomach fatcat salaries if they want our banks to recover."?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Anglo Irish Bank Corporation Ltd -v- Collins & Anor

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Anglo Irish Bank Corporation Ltd -v- Collins & Anor: The issue raised related to the admitted alteration by the solicitor for Anglo of the guarantees signed by the defendants and as such whether the alterations made to the guarantees amount to a forgery such that Anglo cannot rely on the documents to recover the sum claimed on foot thereof against the defendants. Further, it as claimed that by virtue of the principle of ex turpi causa non oritur actio, the Bank could not rely on previous guarantees signed by the defendants?

Thursday, September 19, 2013

Life after prison - The Irish Times - Wed, Sep 18, 2013

Life after prison - The Irish Times - Wed, Sep 18, 2013: A decision to close St Patrick’s Institution for young offenders resulted from the State’s failure to root out a culture of bullying, assault and perceived immunity amongst prison officers there. That confession of failure offers hope of necessary reform elsewhere. Prisons have been treated by some district justices as dumping grounds for troubled citizens with mental illness?

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Rich Man’s Recovery - NYTimes.com

Rich Man’s Recovery - NYTimes.com: A few days ago, The Times published a report on a society that is being undermined by extreme inequality. This society claims to reward the best and brightest regardless of family background. In practice, however, the children of the wealthy benefit from opportunities and connections unavailable to children of the middle and working classes.?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Class bias in law challenged by new education project - Social Affairs & News from Ireland & Abroad | The Irish Times - Mon, May 06, 2013



Class bias in law challenged by new education project - Social Affairs & News from Ireland & Abroad | The Irish Times - Mon, May 06, 2013: Class bias in law challenged by new education project?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Future Voices Ireland (FVI) are committed to first and foremost empowering all the young people we work with through increasing their confidence and self-esteem to pursue their dreams regardless of their backgrounds. Secondly, we also equip them with the professional skills , practical experience and building up their knowledge of the legal and political systems within Ireland in order that they have the practical skills needed to realise their ambitions?

Sunday, September 15, 2013

TDs claim €4k a month expenses while Dail closed for summer - News - - Articles - Westmeath Examiner

TDs claim €4k a month expenses while Dail closed for summer - News - - Articles - Westmeath Examiner: TDs claim €4k a month expenses while Dail closed for summer?

Taoiseach and Ceann Comhairle clash over Dail post - Independent.ie

Taoiseach and Ceann Comhairle clash over Dail post - Independent.ie: "Despite some media reports to suggest that I am trying to install some favoured person into a top position, on the contrary, I am only concerned that whatever structure is in place will be the most efficient and "cost-effective" one in the interest of the public we try and serve."?

The practice and politics of leaking

The practice and politics of leaking: Civic-minded people who encounter what they believe to be corrupt and illegal conduct in the workplace may take it upon themselves to release relevant confidential information. This is done either through an open disclosure, where the identity of the whistleblower is publicly known, or an unauthorised disclosure where the identity of the leaker is not revealed. This information is typically leaked to journalists or activists who may be able to seek redress. Leaking is an alternative to whistleblowing and carries fewer risks of reprisals but leakers need to be alert to pitfalls with this practice?

Barrett flew business class to China as TDs in economy - Independent.ie

Barrett flew business class to China as TDs in economy - Independent.ie: Documents released to the Irish Independent under the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) also show the Clerk of the Dail, Kieran Coughlan, sent Mr Barrett a letter in which he said "it is difficult to justify expenditure on outgoing delegations" from certain Oireachtas funds.?

Saturday, September 14, 2013

David’s story: ‘The Irish jail system is a school for criminals.’ - Crime & Law News from Ireland & Abroad | The Irish Times - Sat, Sep 14, 2013

David’s story: ‘The Irish jail system is a school for criminals.’ - Crime & Law News from Ireland & Abroad | The Irish Times - Sat, Sep 14, 2013: But there is no real rehabilitation service in the Irish jail system. It’s a school for criminals.”?

The prison trap - Crime & Law News from Ireland & Abroad | The Irish Times - Sat, Sep 14, 2013

The prison trap - Crime & Law News from Ireland & Abroad | The Irish Times - Sat, Sep 14, 2013: The Peter McVerry Trust says a third of its clients have a diagnosed mental illness but more than half have very clear “mental health issues”.?

The prison trap - Crime & Law News from Ireland & Abroad | The Irish Times - Sat, Sep 14, 2013

The prison trap - Crime & Law News from Ireland & Abroad | The Irish Times - Sat, Sep 14, 2013: It’s not exactly a cheery environment, but it’s better than being locked up in a special observation cell, more commonly known as an isolation or padded cell, which was once the standard accommodation for a prisoner with mental illness.?Or For Those Who Don't Conform To A "SYSTEM"You Know To Be Corrupt?

The prison trap - Crime & Law News from Ireland & Abroad | The Irish Times - Sat, Sep 14, 2013

The prison trap - Crime & Law News from Ireland & Abroad | The Irish Times - Sat, Sep 14, 2013: This was Adam’s first time in custody, and when O’Neill had seen him at his clinic in Cloverhill Prison a month earlier, the forensic psychiatrist had quickly recognised that Adam didn’t belong there.?What Must It Be Like To Be In A Place You Feel You Don't Belong?

‘We Do Have Truth But We Don’t Have Accountability’ | Broadsheet.ie

‘We Do Have Truth But We Don’t Have Accountability’ | Broadsheet.ie: ‘We Do Have Truth But We Don’t Have Accountability’?

One year on: What’s happened since Enda Kenny’s landmark Cloyne speech?

One year on: What’s happened since Enda Kenny’s landmark Cloyne speech?: Kenny said the “heartbreaking” revelations contained in the report showed “the dysfunction, the disconnection, the "elitism" that dominates the Vatican today” and was hugely scathing of the church’s treatment of victims of sexual abuse at the hands of members of the clergy.?

What has Archbishop Martin done to foster dialogue in Dublin diocese?. Association of Catholic Priests

What has Archbishop Martin done to foster dialogue in Dublin diocese?. Association of Catholic Priests: What has he done to permit regular, frequent intelligent dialogue within the church itself, between bishop and clergy, and clergy and laity, in Ireland’s premier diocese? What has he done to forward an adult conversation in the church on the implications of Catholic social teaching? What has he done to ensure that the church makes use of structural options already available – for example the diocesan synod? What has he done to question the radical faith-repelling injustice of current structures for securing the deposit of faith – including the encouragement by the CDF of covert delation by poisonous cowards and the denial of opportunity for the self-defence of those accused?

Treatment of Fr Tony Flannery is ‘repression’ says Portlaoise priest - Leinster Express

Treatment of Fr Tony Flannery is ‘repression’ says Portlaoise priest - Leinster Express: Writing in the Portlaoise Parish newsletter to be distributed at masses this weekend, Fr Paddy Byrne describes the silencing and threatened expulsion of Fr Tony Flannery as “distressing”.?

Catholic writers hurting church credibility – Martin - Independent.ie

Catholic writers hurting church credibility – Martin - Independent.ie: He hit out at the "worrying phenomenon of blogs, which are not just partial but at times very far away from the charity with which the truth should be expressed".?

Friday, September 13, 2013

Clerical Whispers: Former Education Ministers 'not made aware' of abuse

Clerical Whispers: Former Education Ministers 'not made aware' of abuse: Three former education ministers who were in office while some of the worst abuses documented in the Ryan commission report were taking place, cannot recall being informed by their officials of what was going on.?

"ENCOURAGECHANGE"paddoconnell8@gmail.com: Former Education Ministers 'not made aware' of abuse

"ENCOURAGECHANGE"paddoconnell8@gmail.com: Former Education Ministers 'not made aware' of abuse: Former Education Ministers 'not made aware' of abuse?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: WFD : World Federation of the Deaf

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: WFD : World Federation of the Deaf: "The human rights of Deaf people in accordance with the principles and objectives of the UN Charter, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other general acts and recommendations of the UN and its specialised agencies."HOW DOES THIS PRINCIPLE FAIR OUT IN IRELAND?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Cabra Deaf-VOL1-13-Commission to inquire into child abuse « Oconnellpadd13's Blog

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Cabra Deaf-VOL1-13-Commission to inquire into child abuse « Oconnellpadd13's Blog: "THE HANDLING OF COMPLAINTS BY THE GARDI IN RELATION TO ABUSE AT ST.JOSEPHS?"

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Catholic Institute for deaf people - whats new

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Catholic Institute for deaf people - whats new: "Globally, many Deaf citizens encounter the general population’s perception of being Deaf as one of disability. This “disability mindset” contributes directly towards the exclusion and devaluation of all people who are considered “different” including those who are Deaf. As a result, Deaf citizens in many countries are still hindered and "excluded" from participation in the larger society. Many are prevented from equal access to decision making, employment opportunities, and quality education"?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: "ENCOURAGECHANGE"paddoconnell8@gmail.com: Deaf Forum > Horrors Of St Joseph's School For The Deaf Irel

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: "ENCOURAGECHANGE"paddoconnell8@gmail.com: Deaf Forum > Horrors Of St Joseph's School For The Deaf Irel: "AFTER TODAYS RYAN REPORT IS THE ISSUE FINISHED OR ONLY STARTING?I WONDER IF FINIAN MC GRATH KNOWS AS HE ONCE BROUGHT IT UP IN DAIL EIREANN.A VOICE FOR THE VOICELESS?"THE NONE HEARING NONE SPEAKING VOICELESS?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Deaf victims end 40-year silence on child sex abuse | Society | The Observer

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Deaf victims end 40-year silence on child sex abuse | Society | The Observer: "Deaf victims end 40-year silence on child sex abuse"?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: National Association for Deaf People: Homepage

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: National Association for Deaf People: Homepage: "National Association for Deaf People Mission Statement"???????READ MY LIPS,THERE IS NO "PROACTIVE ADVOCACY" FOR CERTAIN PROFOUNDLY DEAF PEOPLE IN IRELAND?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Human rights for deaf people highlighted in County Tyrone - Northern Ireland News

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Human rights for deaf people highlighted in County Tyrone - Northern Ireland News: "I encourage all public authorities to adopt the ‘Visible Voices’ approach, which shows the value of good communication in breaking down the barriers in society - barriers to services and information, barriers to understanding and perhaps barriers to human rights.”"? DEAF PEOPLE WHO ARE LEFT BEHIND,DESPITE THE FACT THEY HAVE VERY CARING PARENTS AND FAMILY?

"ENCOURAGECHANGE"paddoconnell8@gmail.com: Catholic Institute for deaf people - child protection information and supports

"ENCOURAGECHANGE"paddoconnell8@gmail.com: Catholic Institute for deaf people - child protection information and supports: PROACTIVE IS A POLICY THAT SHOULD BE USED.TO FIND YOUNG ADULTS WHO ARE LIVEING A LIFE OF ISOLATION AND IN SOME CASES DESPAIR,THOSE THAT CANT READ OR WRITE PROPERLY WONT AND DONT GET MUCH BENEFIT FROM ADVERTISED HELP PROGRAMMES.SO GO OUT AND FIND THE BROKEN SOULS THAT ARE LOST BUT HAVE DREAMS OF THEIR OWN.THATS THE PROTECTION THAT IS NEEDED FOR THE DEAF COMMUNITY.?

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Dail bully-boys threaten our democracy - Independent.ie

Dail bully-boys threaten our democracy - Independent.ie: Coalition doesn't even bother to hide its contempt for voters as it stifles debate, writes Gene Kerrigan?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Every one of us is getting older, which is a natural process. Time is constantly moving on, second by second. Nothing can stop it, but what we can do is use our time properly; that is in our hands. Whether we believe in a spiritual tradition or not, we need to use our time meaningfully. If over days, weeks, months and years, we have used our time in a meaningful way – when our last day comes, we'll be happy, we'll have no regrets.?

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Class Is Seen Dividing Harvard Business School - NYTimes.com

Class Is Seen Dividing Harvard Business School - NYTimes.com: But just as the school has made efforts in recent years to draw students from a wide array of economic backgrounds, the global elite has been accumulating far more wealth and the American income divide has been growing.?

Class Is Seen Dividing Harvard Business School - NYTimes.com

Class Is Seen Dividing Harvard Business School - NYTimes.com: “A pervasive problem,” a member of the class of 2013 wrote on nytimes.com. Another member of the class said that she had borrowed tens of thousands of dollars a year to keep up socially, and that she never invited classmates to her parents’ home nearby because she did not feel it was lavish enough.?

Monday, September 9, 2013

Urban Abandonments and Derelict Locations - Indymedia Ireland

Urban Abandonments and Derelict Locations - Indymedia Ireland: It is a controversial scheme but worth looking at: The aim is to wrest the housing loans away from the big banks like JP Morgan, Wells Fargo and some 30 other banks by relying on a "novel" ' interpretation of 'Eminent Domain' law ----- an idea spearheaded by Mortgage Resolution Partners. This case started last year and is being watched eagerly..... it is a test case.?

NAMA sues wife of Priory Hall's McFeely - Independent.ie

NAMA sues wife of Priory Hall's McFeely - Independent.ie: Many have been housed in temporary accommodation, some paid for by Dublin City Council (DCC), which is due to go to the Supreme Court in October to appeal a decision ordering them to pay for the residents' temporary accommodation.?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: : Mr McFeely and Mr O'Mahony were substantial borrowers from Michael Fingleton's Irish Nationwide Building Society before it had to be bailed out by taxpayers. They borrowed almost €30m from the building society to build Priory Hall.?

Cap 210 s 18 Obtaining pecuniary advantage by deception (THEFT ORDINANCE)

Cap 210 s 18 Obtaining pecuniary advantage by deception (THEFT ORDINANCE): Any person who by any deception (whether or not such deception was the sole or main inducement) dishonestly obtains for himself or another any pecuniary advantage shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction upon indictment to imprisonment for 10 years.?

Sunday, September 8, 2013

'You still owe us €17,000' – bank letter to suicide widow - Independent.ie

'You still owe us €17,000' – bank letter to suicide widow - Independent.ie: A BANK last week sent a letter to the bereaved fiancee of tragic Priory Hall resident Fiachra Daly telling her that she still owed them almost €17,000.?

Council says rules followed in sale of house - Community News - Dundalk Democrat

Council says rules followed in sale of house - Community News - Dundalk Democrat: On 13 December, 2010 Daniel O’Connell & Sons, solicitors acting on behalf of Louth County Council wrote to the housing section.

On 10 January, Donal Clarke wrote back to the solicitors in his role as Senior Executive Officer, saying: “We hope to complete the purchase of the above property by the end of January 2011” and adding at the end of the letter “Please proceed with the purchase”.?

Saturday, September 7, 2013

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Hypothermia death: Calls to switch on heat ‘ignored’ | Irish Examiner

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Hypothermia death: Calls to switch on heat ‘ignored’ | Irish Examiner: "It will be interesting to see what kind of change they propose to bring about in relation to the questions put to the political leaders by the irish daily mail on my behalf about Rachael's case.Our new leader Enda Kenny said'I was shocked at what happened and will be raising it with members of the council.It is not acceptable that a young mother can die in that way this year.Eamon Gilmore said the case of Rachel Peavoy was truly shocking ,labour has been campaigning for years for a proper fuel poverty strategy.Gerry Adams said it is an absolute outrage that a woman found dead in ballymun last year died of hypothermia because she had no heating.There are many people and communities who have already been so badly served by the political elite."?I WAS AT A PEACEFUL PROTEST TODAY "JUSTICE FOR RACHEL PEAVOY"OUTSIDE DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL OFFICE IN BALLYMUN,AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT ENDA KENNY HAS DONE SINCE HE TOLD THE IRISH DAILY MAIL HE WOULD BE RAISING THE ISSUE WITH MEMBERS OF THE COINCIL?

Bereaved resident urges Taoiseach to deal with Priory Hall

Bereaved resident urges Taoiseach to deal with Priory Hall: Stephanie Meehan told Ryan Tubridy on last night’s Late Late Show that she hopes Enda Kenny was being truthful when he promised to help the homeowners.?

Friday, September 6, 2013

WHAT IF?

WHAT IF?: Apostles of Freedom are ever idolised when dead, but "crucified" when living?1913.1916?

WHAT IF?

WHAT IF?: "You lose your career as a politician if you stand up for what you believe in,"?ITS NOT JUST POLITICIANS?

WHAT IF?

WHAT IF?: WHAT HAS HAPPENED SINCE 1974,WHEN JOE MAC ANTHONY EXPOSED WHAT WAS"REALLY" GOING ON?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Gemma O'Doherty a 16 year veteran reporter and senior features writer has been fired from the Irish Independent recently by senior management. I know that the standard of reporters at INM is woeful but ODoherty is an old school exception.?

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

"ENCOURAGECHANGE"paddoconnell8@gmail.com: The Strange SIlence Over Phil Hogan's Soft Loans

"ENCOURAGECHANGE"paddoconnell8@gmail.com: The Strange SIlence Over Phil Hogan's Soft Loans: It is interesting that while there a lot of attention has been paid has to the personal financial difficulties of Mick Wallace TD and Dr James Reilly that little political attention has been given to the case of Phil Hogan’s "soft" loan. (Now Minister) Hogan availed of nearly €900,000 worth of interest-only loans that were personally approved by Michael Fingleton the boss of the failed Irish Nationwide Building Society. The loans financed the purchase of an apartment in Portugal and a house in Dublin.?

Socialism: “it’s the way I see football, it’s the way I see life…” | bigmouth strikes again

Socialism: “it’s the way I see football, it’s the way I see life…” | bigmouth strikes again: “The socialism I believe in is everyone working for each other, everyone having a share of the rewards. It’s the way I see football, the way I see life”?

Part 5 of Socialism and Nationalism

Part 5 of Socialism and Nationalism: Apostles of Freedom are ever idolisedwhen dead, but "crucified" when living?

The working class needs its next Kurt Vonnegut - Salon.com

The working class needs its next Kurt Vonnegut - Salon.com: While there is a soul in prison I am not free?

The working class needs its next Kurt Vonnegut - Salon.com

The working class needs its next Kurt Vonnegut - Salon.com: While there is a soul in prison I am not free?

Garda charged with having hundreds of child porn images at his home - Independent.ie

Garda charged with having hundreds of child porn images at his home - Independent.ie: The long-serving member of the force, who is in his 50s, was allegedly caught with more than 650 images of child porn following a search of his home in west Dublin by detectives.?

Garda in court on series of theft charges - Independent.ie

Garda in court on series of theft charges - Independent.ie: The charges arise from an investigation into allegations that he dishonestly obtained sums of money from a number of people between 2010 and 2012.?

€100,000 for garda who feared HIV after attack - The Irish Times - Wed, Sep 04, 2013

€100,000 for garda who feared HIV after attack - The Irish Times - Wed, Sep 04, 2013: Garda McDonnell had sought compensation for the anxiety and distress?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: It has taken 28 years but on Thursday Mr Justice Feargus Flood finally nailed Ray Burke. It's reassuring to know that sometimes, just sometimes, the truth will out.?I LIKE SOME OF TERRY MC GEEHAN'S ARTICLES IN THE DAILY STAR NEWSPAPER,BUT TODAY(19/9/2011)TRANSPARENCY,ACCOUNTABILITY,ACCESSIBILITY ,HE SEEMS TO THINK THAT THE IRISH PUBLIC ARE NOW ONLY AWARE OF A CORRUPT"ELITE"IN THIS COUNTRY BECAUSE OF RECENT PUBLIC EXPOSURES AND ITS NOW TOO LATE TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT WHAT WENT BEFORE?WHAT HAS HAPPENED SINCE 1974,WHEN JOE MAC ANTHONY EXPOSED WHAT WAS"REALLY" GOING ON?

Ex-PD boss McDowell brands the Dail 'a joke' - Independent.ie

Ex-PD boss McDowell brands the Dail 'a joke' - Independent.ie: "You lose your career as a politician if you stand up for what you believe in,"?ITS NOT JUST POLITICIANS?

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

ENCOURAGECHANGE.

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: "'In order to respect the independence of the judiciary, the individual arrangements between a judge and the Revenue Commissioners for the making of such payments will be confidential.'"?THE IRISH DAILY MAIL COMMENT PAGE(28/7/2011)JUDGES WHO ARE IN DEBT MUST BE NAMED?I HAVE BEEN CALLING FOR THIS FOR YEARS"A DECLARATION OF INTERESTS"BY JUDGES AND GARDI.AS STATED IN THE MAIL"A JUDGE WHO IS FINANCIALLY INSECURE IS ONE WHO IS CONCEIVABLY OPEN TO CORRUPTION AS A RESULT OF THAT VULNERABILITY.HOW CAN JUDGES WHO MAY BE FINANCIALLY COMPROMISED THEMSELVES BE ALLOWED TO BOOT STRUGGLING MORTGAGE DEFAULTERS OUT OF THEIR HOMES?UNQUOTE.THE SAME WOULD APPLY IF JUDGES HAD SHARES IN BANKS WHO ALSO SOUGHT TO EVICT PEOPLE THROUGH THE COURTS?

Monday, September 2, 2013

ENCOURAGECHANGE.

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: fr.brian darcy thinking in print that the family unit is vital to our society,he goes on to say he was never comfortable being part of a society where big business,money and powerful institutions bullied the individual?fr.brian goes on to quote a mr.clifford longley who questions the powers that are given to certain sections in society to be used against other sections of society [mainly the working class,my quote]he speaks about family breakdown in modern society and says it is so deep-rooted that the very basic values and beliefs of society have to be questioned and "CHANGED"?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Irish judges the second highest paid in the world

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Irish judges the second highest paid in the world: "'In order to respect the independence of the judiciary, the individual arrangements between a judge and the Revenue Commissioners for the making of such payments will be confidential.'"?THE IRISH DAILY MAIL COMMENT PAGE(28/7/2011)JUDGES WHO ARE IN DEBT MUST BE NAMED?I HAVE BEEN CALLING FOR THIS FOR YEARS"A DECLARATION OF INTERESTS"BY JUDGES AND GARDI.AS STATED IN THE MAIL"A JUDGE WHO IS FINANCIALLY INSECURE IS ONE WHO IS CONCEIVABLY OPEN TO CORRUPTION AS A RESULT OF THAT VULNERABILITY.HOW CAN JUDGES WHO MAY BE FINANCIALLY COMPROMISED THEMSELVES BE ALLOWED TO BOOT STRUGGLING MORTGAGE DEFAULTERS OUT OF THEIR HOMES?UNQUOTE.THE SAME WOULD APPLY IF JUDGES HAD SHARES IN BANKS WHO ALSO SOUGHT TO EVICT PEOPLE THROUGH THE COURTS?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: CONNECT TO MY ANGELS: Banking System Rotten to the Core | William K Black PhD | FINANCIAL SENSE

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: CONNECT TO MY ANGELS: Banking System Rotten to the Core | William K Black PhD | FINANCIAL SENSE: The group that has the audacity to refer to itself as the productive class is the largest destroyer of lives, jobs, and of wealth of any group ever produced in this world.?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: UTV News - Suicide linked to bank loan stress

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: UTV News - Suicide linked to bank loan stress: "'The claim that someone has taken their own life in part because of the way in which they were treated by the banks we recognise is a very large claim and we do not recount it lightly,'"?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: August 2010

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: August 2010: "'How can kids from a disadvantaged background who spend years studying cope in irish society against a culture of 'legal corruption'that involves favours,vested interests,patronage,and personal relationships?'"

Yates ‘would have preferred to have been dead’ at times during bankruptcy - The Irish Times - Mon, Sep 02, 2013

Yates ‘would have preferred to have been dead’ at times during bankruptcy - The Irish Times - Mon, Sep 02, 2013: Mr Yates, who has now emerged from bankruptcy, said he had been through a harrowing six months during which he “found solace in the bottom of a glass”. He added that on two occasions he felt so low that he would have preferred to have been dead.?

Anglo disclosure hearing adjourned - Independent.ie

Anglo disclosure hearing adjourned - Independent.ie: Mr FitzPatrick (65) of Whitshed Road, Greystones, Mr McAteer (62) of Auburn Villas, Rathgar and Mr Whelan (51) of Coast Road, Malahide have been charged with 16 counts of

allegedly providing unlawful financial assistance to individuals to buy shares in the bank.?

Solicitor's relative accuses judge of bias over family mortgage | Irish Examiner

Solicitor's relative accuses judge of bias over family mortgage | Irish Examiner: Today as Mr Justice Peter Charlton was about to finalise that order he was stopped by the solicitor’s brother-in-law Rory O’Byrne who spoke of a "whiff of bias" and said the judge’s relationship with the bank needed to be clarified.?

Judge describes O'Donnell bias claim as 'absurd' - RTÉ News

Judge describes O'Donnell bias claim as 'absurd' - RTÉ News: It came after a member of the O'Donnell family disclosed publicly in court that the judge has a mortgage with Bank of Ireland?

How Class Works | Roots of Health Inequity | NACCHO#.Uh9OKsiJwHs.blogger#.Uh9OKsiJwHs.blogger

How Class Works | Roots of Health Inequity | NACCHO#.Uh9OKsiJwHs.blogger#.Uh9OKsiJwHs.blogger: As you watch and listen, consider what we know from research about disease and illness patterns among groups with lower income, more stress, and less control of their lives. Consider how investment decisions in neighborhoods, over transportation, school facilities, parks, location of grocery stores, quality of affordable housing, etc. influenced by powerful interests, affect the quality of life for large segments of the population?

ENCOURAGECHANGE.

ENCOURAGECHANGE.: Moyross revamp must be followed up: Priest | Irish Examiner: "There are those who have considerable responsibility for the circumstances and situation of life here in Moyross and they too need to be challenged on their behaviour and neglect, which shows a disregard for the community of Moyross.?While I Welcome Fr.Tony O'Riordan's Sermon I Feel He And The Catholic Church Are A Hundred Years Too Late In Doing Gods Work As It Was Meant To Be.?