Archives for: January 2008
No Room for Britannia in Brown's Britishness
Britannia has featured on the tails side of 50-pence piece since the introduction of the coin in 1969.
I was driving home late last night when I heard Stephen Nolan's guests discussing Gordon Brown's public protestations about how he cherishes his Bri… more »
Bill of Rights: Asking 'the right question'
"Do you support a Bill of Rights which is unique to Northern Ireland, which imposes an array of socio-economic commitments upon the Assembly which are incalculable in scale, incapable of being costed and will require substantial funding which will almost… more »
More Police Officers Drink Driving
Over Christmas the PSNI caught 600 people drink-driving. 2 of those were off-duty PSNI officers.
Unlike Officer Geraldine Donnelly , who was caught before new policy came into effect, these 2 officers "if prosecuted", are likely to lose their jobs. I… more »
Calling Ruane's Bluff
by beano 
on 23 Jan 2008 at 15:38. Categories: Northern Ireland, Irish Republic, Sinn Fein, Education, Devolved Government It's a busy day on the Caitriona Ruane front today. I'd just like to issue a quick thank you to Jim Allister for confirming that I was right when I said that Ms Ruane was talking out her arse when she said she wanted to change the law to prevent Northern… more »
Ruane Has No Answers on Post-Primary Education Reform
by beano on 23 Jan 2008 at 13:21. Categories: Northern Ireland, Sinn Fein, Education, Devolved Government Minister for Education Caitriona Ruane has refused to answer a list of questions submitted to her by the Assembly's education committee. These questions were agreed by the committee and included how much her plans would cost, what provision would be made… more »
50,000 Empty Houses
by beano on 23 Jan 2008 at 10:37. Categories: Northern Ireland, Business & Economy, Devolved Government Just stumbled across this: apparently house prices in Northern Ireland have fallen by 10% recently and there are thought to be nearly 50,000 Ulster dwellings lying empty.
Plans are now being made to charge rates on empty dwellings (long overdue if you… more »
Defining Pettyness
by beano on 21 Jan 2008 at 13:00. Categories: Sinn Fein, Local Wackos, Orange Order / Other Marches, Republicans, Local Government Limavady Borough Council: redefining "offensive"
Nationalist councillors (who hold a majority) on Limavady Borough Council have ordered the removal of several items from council premises in order to create a "neutral working environment".
Unfortu… more »
Orange Order Invited to St Patrick's Day Parade
by beano on 18 Jan 2008 at 10:08. Categories: Northern Ireland, Orange Order / Other Marches, Republicans Apparently discussions are ongoing about the possibility of an Orange Lodge taking part in the Saint Patrick's Day parade in Downpatrick this year. The Orange Order seem to be treading with caution, but hopefully the Order and the organisers can make thi… more »
Her Majesty FTW!
Apparently the Queen is quite partial to a bit of Wii Sports. Gamespot picked up on the story from the People, who reckon she's commandeered Prince William's Christmas present and is quite handy at the bowling. more »
Fixtures Announced
The most eagerly anticipated football fixtures this year have been announced today. While some will be looking forward to details of another tournament taking place in the summer, the main focus is on the World Cup 2010 qualifiers kicking off in Septemb… more »
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