French assembly vote on same-sex marriage and adoption: 329 yes, 229 no. Should become law before the summer
— Ruadhán Mac Cormaic (@RuadhanIT) February 12, 2013
Author Archives: John Moynes
Rumour has it that the Minister is about to make an announcement about Providence withdrawal of plans to drill for oilin Dublin Bay
— Richard Boyd Barrett (@RBoydBarrett) February 12, 2013
Protect Our Coast writes:
This is an example of how coordinated people power, political lobbying, creating awareness and good investigative work can bring about positive results.
The public who were given very little time to respond began over time to realize the environmental risks that drilling so close to the shore (4 miles) could bring along with the fact that the current national oil/gas licencing terms would give little or no revenue to the state. This was clearly an all risk no-win situation for the citizen.
The main issues of concern since Protect Our Coast was launched on Facebook in response to the licence application on January 6th 2012 have been:
1. Environmental impact of drilling 4 miles from the shore and the negative effect of the 2D seismic survey in Dublin Bay’s shallow waters.
2. Inadequate fiscal terms. Ireland has the second most favorable licencing terms to oil companies in the world.
3. The total lack of public consultation.
We understand from the announcement that Providence Resources have said that they intend to apply again for the licence, we will be evaluating this prospect along with their full statement over the coming days in co-ordination with all of the other non-political groups that are concerned with this matter.
So twitter went mad when the Pope,
Announced that he’s too tired to cope,
Amidst fury and thunder,
Some people did wonder,
Will the next guy be liberal? Nope.
John Moynes
Can you do better?
Oh yes, it’s a Tuesday white-smokin’, fresh Pontiff ‘rick off.
But only if you think you Vaitican…
All Limericks by 1pm.
(RAI)
Update: The winner:
There was an old German called Ben
Chief spokesman for God among men
He prayed night & day
And dressed VERY gay
But for Ben? men on men? verboten!
Perry Throne
Thanks all.
I did like the BAFTA soirée
When the gong went to Daniel Day,
He put so much thinkin’,
Into playing Lincoln,
That he’s British again, so they say.
John Moynes
(Getty)
It keeps getting worse for our food,
As safety experts conclude,
That they cannot condone,
Phenylbutazone,
As something that food should include.
John Moynes
(Findus)
We’re on-air early, but Michael Noonan’s press conference will not now happen at 4pm, as previously announced. We’ll carry it when it comes!
— Drivetime RTE (@drivetimerte) February 7, 2013
Won’t somebody please think of the grandchildren?
Taoiseach Announces ECB Deal On Promissory Notes (Irish Times)
(Photocall Ireland)
The deputies came from as far,
As their stools in the Leinster House bar,
Now the IBRC,
Goes to KPMG,
And at long last we are where we are.
John Moynes
Unless you think you can do better?
Oh yes.
It’s an Anglo debt Prom night/morning ‘rick off.
All Limericks by 11am 1pm.
Update: The winner:
The Oireachtas sat in a panic,
To debate in a manner quite manic.
But, ‘midst all the bitching,
They were merely switching
The deck chairs around the Titanic.
Gary Flood
(Laura Hutton/Photocall Ireland)
Some progress, I suppose I should say,
In parliament’s halls yesterday,
As a nation they’ve grown,
Now an heir to the throne,
Can marry a protestant gay.
John Moynes
(Guardian)
There’s talk of a government rift,
As the euro bank gives us short shrift,
But the game at the top,
Is just bad cop/worse cop,
A tactic that’s going adrift.
John Moynes
(Laura Hutton/Photocall Ireland)