Archives for: January 2008, 23
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 »