Houses of the Oireachtas revamping their website
Revamping their terrible, terrible website, I should add. I went looking for answers to a Parliamentary Question recently and was stumped. Searching the site turned up nothing.
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Four Courts Portico Photos
BeforeAfter**Courtesy of artist's impression in the OPW's planning documentation.
OPW: No Decision Made
I spoke to the EO I've been dealing with in the OPW today. He confirmed that no decision had been made regarding the proposed changes to the portico of the Four Courts, including installing railings across the entrance to close them off. This is contrary to the maps issued by the Courts Service recently in relation to changes in the security arrangements at the Four Courts.
Digital Rights Ireland peeps out at TechCamp
I attended the first public outing- a sort of a beta launch the other attendees might have called it- of Digital Rights Ireland. Rather than repeat what I thought here, I'll just point you at my little overview on the Digital Rights Ireland website.
OPW Chasing
I really oughtn't have to chase what has happened to the objection lodged back in June like this. I'll be sending this tomorrow. Principal OfficerProperty Maintenance DivisionOPW 51 St Stephen’s GreenDublin 2Re: Objection lodged to the proposed alterations to the portico of the Four Courts Your Ref: A473/66/6Dear Sirs,I write regarding the above.
Conference: Public Interest Law In Ireland
On Thursday last, I attended a conference run by the Free Legal Aid Centres (FLAC) on Public Interest Law in Ireland- The Reality and the Potential. It was an outstanding event, with a wealth of speakers from around the world.
Courts Service FOI response
Dated 4th Octre: Request for documents under S 18 FOI Act (as amended)I wish to acknowledge receipt of your letter of 2nd October 2005 regarding the above. I have forwarded a copy of your letter to XXX FOI officer, who will respond directly to you. YoursPJ FitzpatrickCEO****Now I await the response, within the alloted time.
Calling OPW re: Objection
I called the Property Maintenance Division of the OPW again today. They confirmed that the HEO in that section would call me back today on my mobile in answer to my question regarding the status of the objection to the changes to the Portico.
Four Courts Reasons requested under FOI
The newspapers during the past week have carried reports and official notifications regarding the changes to the security arrangements at the Four Courts.
The Kite Capital Of The World
I have spent a year teaching English in a middle school in the city of Weifang in Shandong Province in China. Weifang is one of many thriving industrial cities in East China. With sophisticated motorways, department stores, luxury hotels and a diverse manufacturing base Weifang tries to brand itself as a place for indigenous entrepreneurs and foreign investors.
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