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AWAY FROM THE debates and the arguments in Dáil Éireann today, an event was held to plant a Tree of Hope in the grounds of Leinster House to act as a permanent and poignant tribute to those who have died from suicide.
The idea of the initiative, which has seen trees planted across the country, is for the planting to act as a symbol of support to those affected by suicide, and mental health issues.
Representatives from across the political divide attended the ceremony that saw the tree planted on Leinster Lawn this morning.
In a statement on their Facebook page, the team behind Tree of Hope said: “A special thanks to Ceann Chomhairle for giving us permission, to Mary Lou Mcdonald and Liam O Duibhir for organising it, to Paul Heffernan for singing so lovely for us, to Charlie O’Connor for reading for us and to Eilish McNally and family for kindly donating the tree to us, and to Sean Crowe for arranging collecting of the tree.”
There was a strong Sinn Féin presence, with Gerry Adams and Mary Lou McDonald in attendance.
McDonald said: “The planting of the tree in the grounds of the houses of the Oireachtas is also a tribute to the great work that Noeleen Fulham and the Tree of Hope organisation do around the country.
The tree will also act as a permanent and poignant reminder to all of us of all those who have sadly died by suicide. The tree will grow, bloom and be a beautiful expression of hope and comfort to all those who have lost a friend or a family member to suicide.
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I’ve a feeling he won’t have much to do after the election
@Forest Hump: im willing to bet my house he’ll still get elected as a TD. The majority of his constituants won’t vote for any other party.
@Forest Hump: I completely agree. Maybe he should of do more before hand! Also maybe that unfortunate girl wouldn’t of died During the week and that poor unfortunate man wouldn’t of been partial paralysed by pure incompetence.
Who does he think he is!
@Da Vid: Jeez, don’t bet your house on it, you’ll never be able to get another one.
@Forest Hump:
Unfortunately there are always the idiots that will vote for their own kind.
Look at the Healy Rae gombeens
@Da Vid: because they have inheritance funds dating back
@Da Vid: The home of poshness
@Pád: What had he to do with any girl dying during the week? Ridiculous comment
@Forest Hump:
Lots more of this to do.
https://themediahq.com/anger-as-cuckoo-fund-buys-229-local-homes-in-lucan/
Ironic at a time when we celebrate our independence from British landlords
@Thomas Sheridan: And all under the watchful eye of FFG. They should hang their heads in shame.
Hasn’t he done enough already..?
Enough damage that is..?
@Justin: He could probably make everyone homeless.
@Sean O’ Donovan: Don’t be giving him ideas.
@Fachtna Roe: lol
@Sean O’ Donovan: i thought that was his political goal
“more for me to do”
I mean, yes. There is bit more to do alright. Laughable.
@John Feeney: it’s dreadful. All about him too. It’s not about you
fulfilling your goals you absolute sh*tehawk!
He was on SOR this morning absolutely waffling like I have never heard before. The man is an empty vacuum and needs to be gone ASAP.
@Willie: A complete fool, but imagines himself to be a real hit. He certainly is full of self belief, but the man has no ability whatsoever. He wouldn’t get a job anywhere, – not even leading blind dogs out to Sihte .
@Willie:
Well RTE (state radio) and (FG Talk) Newstalk have the Election won already, It’s a FF/FG coalition, as opposed to the last FG/FF coalition we were afflicted with.
Be lucky to keep his seat nevermind be minister again.
@Brian Dunne: you know nothing about Irish politics obviously
There’s always more to do if you do nothing.
His a bigger actor than his brother
@nicknack: unfairness that wouldn’t be hard, de brother is a pretty crap actor. Jaysis, that Dublin murders thing was horrendous and he was the worst part of it
I have heard this man a few times on interviews and he comes across as righteous with a topping of arrogance
@Brian Purcell: yes a real life Ross o Carroll Kelly
@Brian Purcell: FG the righteous
I didn’t do my job well so ye would have to re- elect me to do more of the job I was supposed to do. Genius
Hilarious!
Good god the neck on these. Complete arrogance.
No thanks
MORE TO DO, what has he done only increased the number of homeless to over 10,000 people. 4,000 of which are children. You want another term Eoghan, word of advise, get real and get honest.
Neck like a jockeys ……..
I think he suffers from lack of confidence.DUH
@Aine O Connor: *competence
Lol he thinks he will be in government
I’m always getting confused by him and his brother. Which one of them is the actor…
@Jason Ebbs: neither
Ah , he’s funny …. Only it’s serious how bad he is.. Please go away….
The only thing left for you to do son is to feck off with yourself.
The main reason that He would like to stay is ???? . Hey, He would not get a job anywhere else on this planet, that’s what I say and I believe that I’m correct in that.
He will be a bloody lucky man if He even gets re elected. I can’t see how He can with his record.
@Eugene Comaskey: anyone who votes for the clown, is morally bankrupt.
@rumug: it is hard to imagine how so many dum dums got elected at same time and then made it to Ministerial Level. I mean, it is hard to understand that they lasted nearly 4 years. Of course they were forced into implementing stuff by F F forcing their hand.
More bulldozers.
Jimmy Saville and baby sitting come to mind.
Unbelievable how he thinks he is doing a good job. Clueless.
Well this is a bit tone deaf…
It’s funny how people mock FG about having spin when they’re still useless at it. It seems they shoot themselves in the foot daily at this point…
Typical from Eoghan. All big Gabby soundbite talk for the media . Politicians never have never changed for decades. Polished up but a pile of crap behind the suit
Ha ha, good one
All we need is another government with him in it. Does he not get the hint.
His new job will be a comedian! That’s the best joke I’ve heard all day!
Delusional comes to mind.
Seriously? I think it’s time we get someone who at least has a degree in housing of some sort… any sort of qualification that allows them to make qualified decisions that will help with the housing crisis… instead of giving it to these clueless people who are simply not able to do their jobs!
There are still a few working class families not yet living in tents so hes out to fix that
Deluded doesn’t even scratch the surface with this lunatic.
Just go
In fact I think I should get both parachutes in case one of them fails….
Duh. There’s always more to do if you’ve done nothing.
@Ebeneezer Goode: my thoughts exactly. If only he was just being sarcastic!
Only because he has done sweet fa since he has been minister
What did you do that makes you think you can do more
Ask the near 11,000 with no place to call home what he should do,the words fu!!! Off comes to mind. He’s not worth the time of day.
Please people of Ireland wake up and use you vote wisely.
Of course there more for him to do…continue collecting his fat salary with nobody call him to task.
Only because he has done sweet fa since he has been minister
Mr Murphy is unfit for office, he hasn’t a clue and is too arrogant to listen.
Maybe he is planning to finally reply to my email from sux months ago
@Steph: Don’t hold your Breath.
He’s a born and bred liar.
@Ian Breathnach: it must run in the Family, he was reared and Educated on the proceeds of Crime, his Grandfather was Russell Murphy, who Embezzled Millions from Gay Byrne and others.
Bet you the clowns in his constituency will vote him back in.
He’s nearly as good an actor as his brother at this stage
Good luck to them all, but so that we can make sound selections, can we please be advised who claimed more than 1 mobile phone in the last 4 years, who has a Dail bar tab outstanding.
Seems we need journalists to keep tabs on these squander items, cos the system doesnt.
Did say that with a smirk
Him and his deluded buddy OBrien FFG are the most arrogant self rightous people in politics. OBrien FF did not support a vote of no confidence over 10000 people that were homeless. The neck on the 2 of them. Voters in Fingal should remember OBriens arrogance and support to a falied minister for homelesness. Malahide voters wake up and remove O Brien from the gravy train. Your kids will thank you for it.FFG trash
A better comedian than Leo ! In tears here as previously said should be onstage with his two brothers . Delusional silver spooned ass !
Lots more tents to be raised to the ground and grabbed by mechanical cranes for dumping into trucks for disposal and if their is somebody in the tent…well it’s their fault they are injured caused we told them about the safe haven hostels and if you won’t listen then into the bin with your tent…
This guy is useless. At least Simon Harris did some things even if they were the wrong things
Good God!
I get the fact that FG are the landlord party but this is beyond comprehension.
“It’s the economy, stupid!”
You do f all get the f out nobody like you
Of course there’s more for him to do because he has done nothing so far!
So there’s as much to do now as there was 4 years ago
My grandfather used to say anyone can buy their education but they can’t buy intelligence.
He really has been a terrible minister.
Himself, Harris, and Leo just done seem to have a clue. They all have all been born with a silver spoon. How could some one born into his environment understand homless situations and housing. It’s not possible.
If politicians want to work for the state, take state money, pensions etc paid for with public money they should have to use
Public schools
Public health service
Public housing
Public transport etc.
Will will see change then.
FREEDOM OF SPEECH RALLY 1ST FEB CALLING ALL NATIONALIST
No sh!t sherlock
He was aiming for 25,000 i think
OMG i cant believe his arrogance.. Dont know how anyone could vote for him. But they will. What the hell is the difference between them. None, zilch, Nadal.
Never laughed so much so early on a Saturday.
Save yourself the embarrassment and resign now, stand down, remove yourself from the ballot paper and go live in a tent, or maybe a hut made from your election posters.
I think he’s done enough…. damage!
NO NO NO NO
It’s a poison chalice for whoever gets the Housing Ministry. You can’t blame one person for the problem. It’s collective fault with past and current governments.
I am not defending Eoghan Murphy but the people of Dublin have a lot to answer. When they try to build houses there are objections from the better off people. Politicians support these people as they have money and they vote. In addition you must get builders to build and they will not build unless they make a handsome profit. After the crash a lot of builders went broke and blocklayers and plasterers went to Australia. 12 years later the building industry has improved but we still lack blocklayers and plasterers. Make it pay for the builders and houses will be built. In the meantime rents there should be a moratorium on rent increases but politicians have the greatest number of landlords by occupation.
0×1=0
Damn right there’s more! He hasn’t done anything worthwhile yet…
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More chance of winning the euro millions than holding on to the one Job he couldn’t do. Just another FG failure
He is a liar just like Simon Coveney.
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