Blog 14 June 2006
I haven’t written my blog for quite some time. In that time I have been at the UN conference on AIDS. Bertie has been criticised – unfairly in my view -for speaking at this conference while all hell was breaking loose at home. His speech was well received , particularly by the African countries which have been devastated by AIDS.
Just a brief synopsis of the week so far. On Monday I spoke in Lios na nÓg in Ranelagh along with Cllr Oisin Quinn, Jim O’Callaghan and Michael McDowell on the topic – Republic of Ireland –fact or fantasy. It was chaired by Mark Brennock of the Irish Times. It was a good lively debate, but there were only about 30 people in attendance.
Yesterday, Dublin South East Greens had a local meeting. Tonight I’m speaking about extraordinary renditions in the Dáil.
A few weeks ago I spoke at Sandymount Residents Association where I stated that Catherine Cavendish had opposed the promenade in Sandymount. I should have said that Catherine had opposed the lighting for the promenade. I’m happy to clarify this point and to apologise to Catherine for any misunderstanding.
I’m currently trying to get my parliamentary party to agree to proposals for private member’s time. We have to have everything done and dusted by Friday next.