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RTÉ News: Tánaiste says FÁS board gave Molloy car
Molloy's A6 payoff was nothing to do with the Minister. Says the Minister.

Maman Poulet » Dublin Web Summit emerges from MiCandidate’s Ashes
In case you miss the carry on of the snake-oil peddlers at MiCandidate check out Suzy's post for the latest efforts to take people's money off them and sell them some old rope.

Irish politics big on perks, but what of values? – The Irish Times – Tue, Oct 06, 2009
Great article by Elaine Byrne on the JOD scandal – and a wider point, if he goes is it job done in terms of clearing up Irish politics?

Facebook | Get Gone John – Calling for the resignation of John O’Donoghue
The facebook group with a great graphic to get John O Donoghue to resign. Sign up and join.

Mary Robinson linked with EU Council president job | BreakingNews.ie
An interesting contrast to Tony Blair and a good way of securing long term Irish support for the EU?

Tony Blair to head the EU ‘within weeks’ | The Sun |News
Political kites being flown by the old Blair favourite. Vote Yes get Tony

The Labour Party Answers Your Questions
Submit a question, any question on Lisbon

Lisbon Poll – How will you vote on October 2nd? 
Don't forget to fill out our poll ahead of the Lisbon treaty referendum ahead of polling day at Dan's site

BBC – Gavin Hewitt’s Europe
Gavin Hewitt looks at Ireland's EU debate and the clash between Ganley and O'Leary

RTÉ – The Lisbon Treaty Audiobook
It is a nice idea but truly only there for insomniacs. RTE have an audiobook of the entire consolidated Lisbon Treaty.

The Irish Election Literature Blog
Check this out – a must for all political nerds it is a collection of literature from past elections and an ever expanding resource. Really good site and one we cannot wait to see developments on.

Ambassador Bruton bids farewell to Washington – News – Roundup – Articles – Meath Chronicle
Here comes John Bruton – his stint in the US is over. No doubt he will be dragged back into national politics unless he gets an EU sinecure.

Edward Kennedy, Senate Stalwart, Dies – Obituary (Obit) – NYTimes.com

Jason O Mahony » Blog Archive » The Improved Spoofer’s Guide to the Lisbon Treaty.
Hurrah! A revised spoofers guide to Lisbon for the second referendum from Jason O Mahony. Nuggest sized pieces of Euro info.

How does Dermot Desmond always manage to pop up as a key shareholder in critical moments?  He sold his Greencore shares near their peak to Liam Carroll!

Constantin Gurdgiev rips into Alan Ahearne, the economic advisor to the minister for finance.