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# pat-cox - Monday 4 February, 2013
‘Respectable case to be made for debt write-off’ – Pat Cox
In a wide-ranging interview, the former president of the European Parliament, Pat Cox also said that “the bankruptcy laws in Ireland are a crock”.
# pat-cox - Thursday 10 May, 2012
GAA distances itself from managers’ Yes campaign
Brian Cody, Conor Counihan and Pat Gilroy are patrons of the recently-launched Alliance for Ireland movement.
# pat-cox - Wednesday 2 November, 2011
Fine Gael ready to “move on” from presidential election
The party’s presidential candidate Gay Mitchell did not attend tonight’s parliamentary party meeting.
# pat-cox - Tuesday 1 November, 2011
Mitchell unlikely to attend Fine Gael’s post-election meeting
The party’s failed presidential candidate has returned to Brussels as Fine Gael looks set to examine where it went wrong in the Race for the Áras.
# pat-cox - Friday 9 September, 2011
First candidates named in Dublin West by-election
The election is eight weeks away, but we already have a few candidates – though larger parties are yet to name theirs.
# pat-cox - Saturday 9 July, 2011
The 9 at 9: Saturday
Nine things to know this morning – including the latest on the NOTW scandal, and radical reform for College Green and the Junior Cert…
# pat-cox - Thursday 7 July, 2011
Avril Doyle rules herself out of Presidential race
Former MEP says she is a “realist” and late to the race and “unlikely” to secure the Fine Gael nomination for Aras run.
# pat-cox - Thursday 23 June, 2011
The Daily Fix: Thursday
In this evening’s wrap-up: All eyes on Brussels, a new plant at Sellafield, some classic tourist no-nos, and Dublin Zoo’s latest arrival…
# pat-cox - Tuesday 21 June, 2011
Longford seeks legal advice over Gallagher, as Doyle joins crowded FG race
Longford County Council seeks advice on whether last night’s meeting validly nominated Sean Gallagher’s presidential bid.
# pat-cox - Saturday 18 June, 2011
The Daily Fix: Saturday
In today’s Fix: Irish woman dies in Australian road accident; Adams calls for united Ireland; Ireland’s social network obsession; Norris targets the quilters; and Niland’s Wimbledon dream.
# pat-cox - Friday 17 June, 2011
Cox admits ‘uphill struggle’ as he confirms bid for FG presidential nod
The former PD launches his campaign for Fine Gael’s nomination, but acknowledges there will be difficulty ahead.
# pat-cox - Tuesday 14 June, 2011
Fine Gael accepts Pat Cox’s application to join the party
Cox is now expected to seek the FG nomination in the race for the Áras. He’s a former MEP and European Parliament president.
# pat-cox - Sunday 12 June, 2011
The Daily Fix: Sunday
In your rainy Sunday Fix: Gilmore says we can still get an interest rate cut; bad news for growth in Irish businesses; the result of our caption competition; and a bit of Eric Clapton to brighten up your evening.
Mitchell’s presidential hopes complicate Fine Gael leadership’s backing for Cox
Party leadership have pinned their hopes on Cox but had not factored in Gay Mitchell who declared his intention to seek the nomination on Friday.
# pat-cox - Friday 10 June, 2011
Gay Mitchell confirms campaign for FG presidential nomination
The Dublin MEP joins Mairead McGuinness – and probably Pat Cox – in seeking the largest party’s official approval.
# pat-cox - Tuesday 7 June, 2011
Daily Fix: Tuesday
All the day’s news, and the bits and pieces you may have missed…
Cox applies to join FG – while Niall O’Dowd “has the numbers” for presidential bid
Pat Cox has applied to become a member of the St Luke’s branch of Fine Gael, in his local Cork North Central area.
# pat-cox - Monday 6 June, 2011
The 9 at 9: Monday
Nine things you need to know by 9am: Talks between Aer Lingus and pilots continue through the night, UN says there should be prosecutions over the Magdalene Laundries and Portugal’s government falls.
# pat-cox - Sunday 5 June, 2011
Fianna Fáil may not run Áras candidate as Fine Gael could opt for Martin McAleese
New poll also finds that support for David Norris’ presidential bid does not appear to have been adversely affected by the recent controversy surrounding an interview he gave nine years ago.
The 9 at 9: Sunday
Nine things you need to know by 9am: Aer Lingus strikes could save Ireland from E.coli, even more payouts for Ivor Callely, and no more baggy trousers in Texas…
# pat-cox - Saturday 4 June, 2011
The 9 at 9: Saturday
Nine things you need to know by 9am: Aer Lingus talks break down, water supplies could be hit by hot weather, and one man’s year-long battle with Croagh Patrick nears an end.
# pat-cox - Tuesday 31 May, 2011
# pat-cox - Friday 27 May, 2011
# pat-cox - Thursday 12 May, 2011
Pat Cox declares interest in running for the presidency
The former president of the European parliament is exploring all options as he considers running for Áras an Uactaráin.
# pat-cox - Sunday 17 April, 2011
Bruton under pressure to declare Áras intentions
Mairead McGuinness’s announcement has left former Taoiseach John Bruton under pressure to discuss his intentions.











































