Menu
06/09/2013
Figures Reveal Amount Spent On Alcohol During Abortion Vote
Figures obtained by the Irish Independent have revealed that the Dáil bar baill for the night of the abortion bill debate totalled almost €1,500.
The bar within the Dáil, reserved for TDs and Senators, has been the focus of criticism after it was revealed that it remained open until 05:30 on July 12 during the final vote in the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill.
The trading rules of the bar became the focus of controversy when Fine Gael TD for Cork East Tom Barry was seen on the chambers live video feed pulling fellow Cork deputy Aine Collins into his lap.
Figures from the bar on the night of the debate reveal that a total of 313 alcoholic drinks were bought. They breakdown as follows"
• 179 pints of Guinness and lager were consumed, costing €1,440.80
• €170.50 was spent on 31 quarter bottled of wine
• €145.70 was spent on 31 long neck bottles of beer
• €118.90 was spent on 29 vodkas and gin
• €94.60 was spent on 22 pints of Smithwicks
• €85 was spent on 17 brandys
A second receipt for food and drink bought in the visitors bar, where senators and TDs would entertain guests, totalled €3,572.
(MH/CD)
The bar within the Dáil, reserved for TDs and Senators, has been the focus of criticism after it was revealed that it remained open until 05:30 on July 12 during the final vote in the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill.
The trading rules of the bar became the focus of controversy when Fine Gael TD for Cork East Tom Barry was seen on the chambers live video feed pulling fellow Cork deputy Aine Collins into his lap.
Figures from the bar on the night of the debate reveal that a total of 313 alcoholic drinks were bought. They breakdown as follows"
• 179 pints of Guinness and lager were consumed, costing €1,440.80
• €170.50 was spent on 31 quarter bottled of wine
• €145.70 was spent on 31 long neck bottles of beer
• €118.90 was spent on 29 vodkas and gin
• €94.60 was spent on 22 pints of Smithwicks
• €85 was spent on 17 brandys
A second receipt for food and drink bought in the visitors bar, where senators and TDs would entertain guests, totalled €3,572.
(MH/CD)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
30 June 2017
More Than €25m Spent On Private Ambulances Since 2012
More than €25 million has been spent on private ambulances since 2012, Sinn Féin's Health Spokesperson, Louise O'Reilly, has revealed. In figures released to Ms O'Reilly in a response to a Parliamentary Question, HSE revealed it has spent €25,630,392 on private ambulances since 2012.
More Than €25m Spent On Private Ambulances Since 2012
More than €25 million has been spent on private ambulances since 2012, Sinn Féin's Health Spokesperson, Louise O'Reilly, has revealed. In figures released to Ms O'Reilly in a response to a Parliamentary Question, HSE revealed it has spent €25,630,392 on private ambulances since 2012.
21 March 2013
RTÉ Spent €1,000 A Day On Taxis In 2012
A Freedom of Information (FoI) request has revealed that RTÉ spent almost €1,000 a day on taxis last year, despite its cost-cutting drive.
RTÉ Spent €1,000 A Day On Taxis In 2012
A Freedom of Information (FoI) request has revealed that RTÉ spent almost €1,000 a day on taxis last year, despite its cost-cutting drive.
01 February 2019
HSE Figures Reveal Shortage Of Paediatric Psychiatrists
The Health Service Executive has revealed that only half of all specialist paediatric psychiatry posts advertised in the last two years have been filled. The roles remain unfilled due to various reasons, mainly a lack of appropriate qualifications or because candidates withdraw from the recruitment process or turn down the post.
HSE Figures Reveal Shortage Of Paediatric Psychiatrists
The Health Service Executive has revealed that only half of all specialist paediatric psychiatry posts advertised in the last two years have been filled. The roles remain unfilled due to various reasons, mainly a lack of appropriate qualifications or because candidates withdraw from the recruitment process or turn down the post.
30 July 2014
Hospital Waiting Lists 'Spiraling Out Of Control'
Minister for Health Leo Varadkar has been urged to tackle hospital waiting list before "the crisis spirals out of control", Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Health Billy Kelleher has said. Deputy Kelleher highlights that the latest figures reveal another increase in the number of patients waiting more than a year for an outpatient appointment.
Hospital Waiting Lists 'Spiraling Out Of Control'
Minister for Health Leo Varadkar has been urged to tackle hospital waiting list before "the crisis spirals out of control", Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Health Billy Kelleher has said. Deputy Kelleher highlights that the latest figures reveal another increase in the number of patients waiting more than a year for an outpatient appointment.
16 January 2014
Varadker Says Road Safety Is Increasing
Cutbacks in Gardaí Traffic Corps have not had a direct impact on the increased number of road deaths, the Minister for Transport has said. Leo Varadker told RTÉ radio that road safety was on the increase this year and hoped to see more enforcement on the roads, while also appreciating the difficult job traffic officers had to do.
Varadker Says Road Safety Is Increasing
Cutbacks in Gardaí Traffic Corps have not had a direct impact on the increased number of road deaths, the Minister for Transport has said. Leo Varadker told RTÉ radio that road safety was on the increase this year and hoped to see more enforcement on the roads, while also appreciating the difficult job traffic officers had to do.
-
Ireland WeatherToday:Showers today, occasional north and west of Lough Neagh, but only a few isolated light outbreaks expected for Belfast and county Down where the best of the winter sunshine is expected. West to northwest winds brisk around the coasts. Maximum temperature 10 °C.Tonight:Showers focused across northern areas of the Province, with most in the south staying dry, with a frost developing for many here. Northwest winds fresh around the coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
