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People seeking turf-cutting package 'not entitled to it'
MARIE O’HALLORAN
INDEPENDENT TD Luke “Ming” Flanagan has warned the Minister for Heritage that people who are not entitled to it may be applying for compensation to stop turf cutting.
Mr Flanagan, a Roscommon-South Leitrim TD, told Jimmy [...]
Real democracy in action
While Dr Ruairi Hanley was pleased to be quoted in the recent Dáil debate on opening up the GMS, he was less enamoured by remarks warning of a rush towards general practice’s more leafy suburbs.
I would [...]
Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan wears hemp suit in the Dáil
LUKE ‘MING’ FLANAGAN wore a Louis Copeland suit made out of hemp in the Dáil chamber this morning to highlight the 10 year anniversary of his campaign to have cannabis legalised.
A spokesperson for Louis Copeland confirmed [...]
Flanagan walks out after turf-cutting exchanges
ROSCOMMON-SOUTH Leitrim Independent TD Luke “Ming” Flanagan walked out of the chamber following sharp exchanges with Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney over turf-cutting rights yesterday.
The Minister urged Mr Flanagan, as “a talented communicator”, to find workable [...]
Turf cutters stand firm in rejecting compensation
TURF CUTTERS ARE standing firm in their stance that they will not accept compensation from the government and will continue cutting from their domestic bogs.
Deputy Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan, who is spokesperson for the Turf Cutters [...]
Oil Exploration Licences, We loose, Again….
The New Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Pat Rabbitte TD has continued the disastrous route of his predecessors in giving away our natural resources.
Yet again the Minister has gone for a ‘Tax on profits’ [...]
Galway protest over turf cutting restrictions
Independent TD Luke Ming Flanagan has said around 300 people took part in a protest in Galway today, as part of a campaign to oppose restrictions on the cutting of turf on raised bogs. Deputy Flanagan, [...]
Turfcutters rally against peatland laws enforcement
POWERS TO enforce EU environmental directives signed by Minister for Heritage Jimmy Deenihan this week allow search warrants to be issued by District Courts for lands or premises where breaches are suspected.
The powers, which Mr Deenihan [...]
Ming urges turf action
COLOURFUL TD Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan rode into Camross Parish Hall on Tuesday night (September 6) and fired verbal shots at the Government and EU over the decision to ban turf-cutting on many bogs nationwide, including those [...]
BBC Radio 4 interview in the bog
Even Mary Wilson lightened up - Radio Moment of the Week
Radio moment of the week Once seen as a counter-cultural figure, Luke “Ming” Flanagan, independent TD for Roscommon and south Leitrim, has gradually become an old-fashioned parish pump populist, if Wednesday’s appearance on The Last Word [...]
An Ghaeilge sa Dáil
An Ghaeilge sa Dáil
SEÁN TADHG Ó GAIRBHÍ
Wed, Jun 01, 2011
N’FHEADAR ÉINNE a bhfuil fulaingthe le blianta fada ag an dtráchtaire áirithe seo le go bhféadfadh sé a mhaoímh inniu gur saineolaí é ar na clichéanna a [...]
Luke Ming Flanagan is first elected TD in Roscommon South Leitrim
“Luke Ming Flanagan is the first to be elected to the Roscommon South Leitrim constituency following the fourth count in the Hyde centre.”
http://www.shannonside.ie/news-details.php?nid=7905&action=newsdetails
The Frontline - RTÉ News
Pat Kenny presents a look back at the issues raised on The Frontline during the Election 2011 campaign. Independent candidates and candidates from smaller parties discuss their policies.
Independents may hold key to next Irish government
“DUBLIN – Ten years ago Luke “Ming” Flanagan sent 500 cannabis joints to Irish politicians as part of his campaign to legalize the drug. By the end of this week he could hold the balance of power in parliament.”
Unpredictable Roscommon once again offers itself as a microcosm of the whole country
“Results in the western county will depend on whether general disenchantment with politics translates into apathy or anger
LUKE “MING” Flanagan has launched a political career from a zone in the Irish psyche that doesn’t normally engage [...]
Shannonside Radio - Let's Talk Election Debates - Roscommon South Leitrim
Let’s Talk Election Debates: Roscommon South Leitrim
Roscommon South Leitrim candidates, John Kelly Labour, Frank Feighan, Fine Gael and Independent Luke ”Ming” Flanagan went head to head.
Local and National Government reform
The next government must put in place radical local government reform if they want this country to work. If done correctly it will also facilitate the reform of how our politicians do their business [...]
Opening speech at turf cutters rally
Firstly let me say to you that you have done us proud here today by turning out in massive numbers. We have asked you to come and you have delivered. We must have at [...]
Politicians pay tribute
Local politicians pay tribute to Minister Finneran!!!! Is this for real? I for one will not be paying tribute to this gangster.
Pointing the way to Leinster House: meet the Opposition Class of the 31st Dáil
“If he does succeed, he is certain to be among the more colourful TDs in the 31st Dáil”
'Ming the merciless' on his way to Irish Parliament?
“‘Ming the merciless’ on his way to Irish Parliament: The man who is an advocate for the legalization of marijuana in Ireland looks set to make a significant impact in the upcoming general election.”
http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Ming-the-merciless-on-his-way-to-Irish-Parliament-112770564.html
Cowen admits to drug taking: TV3
“Cowen admits to drug taking: TV3 TV3 has revealed that in an interview with Hotpress, FF Minister Brian Cowen has admitted to smoking joints.”
http://www.politics.ie/fianna-fail/15166-cowen-admits-drug-taking-tv3.html
Radical Mayor ‘Ming’ on a roll and targeting Dail
“ONCE regarded as an eccentric no-hoper, nobody is now underestimating the chances of Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan in the General Election.”
http://www.independent.ie/national-news/radical-mayor-ming-on-a-roll-and-targeting-dail-2478382.html
Roscommon Mayor to take 50% paycut
Kelly, 'Ming' turn heat on Government
“If the Fianna Fáil members on Roscommon County Council have an ounce of patriotism left in them then they should immediately resign en masse from their treasonous political party,” according to Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan, Mayor of [...]
