2011 Irish Elections
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US President Barack Obama last night promised to give the Government all the economic assistance he can as he revealed he is to visit here in May. President Obama pledged his support as he announced his visit during Taoiseach Enda Kenny 's traditional St Patrick's Day trip to the White House . Speaking in the Oval Office, with Mr Kenny sitting next to him, he said: "I'm sure that we will be co-operating very closely with Mr Kenny and providing any assistance that we can on the economic front." He said he had "an excellent conversation" with the Taoiseach about how Ireland will bounce back from the economic challenges which the country is facing. The announcement took the Taoiseach by surprise as it was not flagged beforehand by the White House, but planning is already under way for a massive security and diplomatic operation and will step up a gear now the president's visit is confirmed.
Yes, I can visit - National News, Frontpage - Independent.ie
Taoiseach Enda Kenny and US President Barack Obama during their meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington yesterday. AP/Photo
Fionnan Sheahan: Obama visit promises us national moment of hope - Fionnan Sheahan, Columnists - Independent.ie
Like Ronnie Reagan before him, he will be visiting a tiny village whence some distant relative once hailed, but there the similarities with the US Republican president and Ballyporeen end.
Obama visit is already boosting morale in Ireland | Business | guardian.co.uk
No Taoiseach in the history of the State has come into office on such a wave of goodwill as does Enda Kenny. Part of that is because of his nice guy persona. Part of it is relief that we're finally done with the embarrassment of the Cowen/Lenihan antics.
Gene Kerrigan: Kenny's good intentions won't save day - Gene Kerrigan, Columnists - Independent.ie
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Brussels - Fine Gael warns on Irish bail-out terms
Colère et malaise dans les urnes irlandaises » Article » OWNI, Digital Journalism
Mêmes si les élections générales vont bouleverser les rapports de force politiques en Irlande, il y a peu de chance que cela détourne le pays de la dépression économique et sociale. Sauf mention contraire, tous les liens de cet article sont en anglais.
L'Irlande vote pour la rigueur
Sèvère défaite aux élections législatives du Fianna Fail accusé d'avoir mal géré la crise économique et financière.Enda Kenny, dirigeant du parti irlandais de centre-droit Fine Gael, après sa victoire samedi (Darren Staples/Reuters) Sans surprise, les électeurs irlandais ont infligé au parti centriste Fianna Fail, sanctionné pour sa gestion de la crise financière, la plus sévère défaite d’un parti au pouvoir depuis l’indépendance de l’Irlande en 1921. Dans la capitale, Dublin, un seul des 13 élus du Fianna Fail a réussi à se faire réélire, et le parti perd le pouvoir de manière humiliante et durable avec seulement 15% des voix.
Les électeurs irlandais renvoient les responsables de l'austérité | Rue89
Crise: aux urnes, Irlandais! | Humanite
A lire dans L'Humanité de ce vendredi 25 février : Vendredi, les Irlandais vont aux urnes et lundi ils se serrent la ceintureFRANCE 24 - Le FMI sourd à la colère en Grèce et en Irlande
AFP - Le Fonds monétaire international reste sourd à la colère des électeurs irlandais ou des manifestants grecs, et continue de prôner des recettes économiques inspirées par la réussite de l'Allemagne comme la rigueur salariale, au nom de la stabilité du système financier.“I met wit Napper Tandy, and he took me by the hand, and he said ‘How’s poor ould Ireland, and how does she stand?” – The Wearin’ o’ the Green (Irish Ballad) January 25 th marked the beginning of the Egyptian revolution, but for the Irish February 25 th is set to mark a new dawn in political life.
Ould Ireland embraces its first internet election » Article » OWNI.eu, Digital Journalism
Martina Devlin: Eager to prove he's not just a pretty Facebook campaign . . . - Martina Devlin, Columnists - Independent.ie
EARRING removed so it doesn't alienate older voters?Ireland: elections, depression, and potatoes » Article » OWNI.eu, Digital Journalism
In Ireland, citizens are exercising their democratic right to vote. This election, however, is not a typical.The five party leaders debated on live TV on 14 February. From left: John Gormley (Green), Eamon Gilmore (Labour), Enda Kenny (Fine Gael), Micheal Martin (Fianna Fail) and Gerry Adams (Sinn Fein).