You may recall British prime minister Boris Johnson telling the world he would “rather be dead in a ditch” than ask the European Union for another Brexit extension. That was back in early September. The October 31 deadline was just two months off and everyone, including Johnson, knew there would have to be an extension.

I have been informed by the Minister for Justice that he has no plans to provide a Garda Station in Castletroy. I have been told by numerous people in the Castletroy area that there has been an upsurge in burglaries lately and only recently there was a three hour delay before a Garda Car attended

My Parliamentary Question to the Minister for Communications on the closure of Lyric FM in Limerick is below. His response isn’t good enough and once again shows the lack of commitment to the regions from this Government! * To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason Lyric FM is being moved

Willie O’Dea TD has been informed by his colleague Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Mary Hanafin TD that she has given approval for a significant re-development of King John’s castle. This will also lead to the revamp of the Nicholas Street area, spearheaded by Limerick City Council and Shannon Development, as part of a

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Willie O’Dea TD was born and raised in Kilteely, Co. Limerick. He was educated at the Patrician Brothers College Ballyfin, Co. Laois and UCD where he studied law. He qualified as a barrister at King’s Inn, Dublin. He has an accountancy qualification from the Institute of Certified Accountants. He worked as both a barrister and

Willie O’Dea was first elected to the Dáil in February 1982 for the Limerick East (currently Limerick City) constituency and at each subsequent Election. He is currently Fianna Fail Spokesperson on Social Protection. Willie O’Dea was appointed Minister for Defence in September 2004 and was reappointed to that office following the June 2007 General Election

US Pre-clearance for private jets at Shannon hugely significant – O’Dea Shannon Airport is home to world’s first private jet pre-clearance facility Statement: Minister Willie O’Dea TD The opening up of Shannon Airport for pre-clearance for U.S. bound private aircraft is a hugely significant move for the mid-west region and a proud day for the