Tag Archives: Fine Gael

Readers E-mail: Fine Gael Jobs Proposal

This e-mail came through from a ValueIreland.com reader some time ago, but I’m only getting a chance to publish now. What do [...]

How to get free groceries – according to Dr. James Reilly, TD

There was an exchange in the Dail last week (as recorded on KildareStreet.com) where Dr. James Reilly, Fine Gael TD for Dublin [...]

How come we still can’t stop “Tiger Kidnappings”? Ability or inclination?

Tiger Kidnappings Right, before I get into this post, regular readers are probably familiar that I’m quite keen on my conspiracy theories, [...]

UK Government proposes a “Consumer Tsar” – do we need one too?

Recently, I asked the question here as to whether Irish consumers should expect a better level of consumer advocacy and protection than [...]

How upset is Eddie Hobbs at leaving the NCA?

So upset that he’s refusing to believe that the National Consumer Agency exists at all maybe? His website still refers to the [...]

Ringing Government Departments on 1890 LOCALL numbers

This article from Mondays Pricewatch column in the Irish Times from Conor Pope highlights a reader, Mannix, who takes issue with the [...]

Weekend Consumer News Short Stack

Just a few short comments for the weekend. ValueIreland.com Housekeeping – We think we’ve been having problems with our e-mail recently, but [...]

Fine Gael – Do as we say, not as we do!

It was a pity to see over the weekend that Fine Gael had their National Conference in Whites Hotel in Wexford Town. [...]

8% Taxi Fare Increase

There was a little controversy last week over the 8% rise in taxi fares implement over the weekend. Not that much though, [...]

Fine Gael’s valuable idea

The Sunday Times Jill Kerby, January 11, 2004 Fine Gael doesn’t get much right these days but it has done the country [...]