tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21098869.post5171332928502138067..comments2024-03-29T06:59:04.369+00:00Comments on Alan in Belfast: Pascal, four party responses, Wordle and a case of inverse proportionalityAlan in Belfast (Alan Meban)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04647690758839987063noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21098869.post-91691827211794036892009-09-28T20:26:18.249+01:002009-09-28T20:26:18.249+01:00In the spirit of completeness, I should report tha...In the spirit of completeness, I should report that Sinn Fein did get back today.<br /><br /><i>As I’m sure you will be aware, Francie Molloy, who was selected to represent Sinn Féin on the night, was himself in the Chair during the debate on the Justice Bill; this was to facilitate the Speaker, William Hay’s attendance.<br /><br />As Sinn Féin currently have no MLA elected to the Assembly in east Belfast, as deputy Speaker, Francie was selected to speak authoritively [sic] on the workings of the Assembly.<br /><br />It was of course unfortunate that so many reps were unable to attend the event but I have no doubt that people do in fact appreciate the fact that the debate was ongoing and therefore did inevitably restrict the availability of members. My understanding is that the Road Show is in the process of being re-scheduled for another date.<br /><br />We are disappointed that we were unable to send an MLA to take part on this occasion, however Sinn Féin is committed to ensuring opportunities for greater engagements between ourselves and the general public; that is why we took the lead and now annually organise ‘Town Hall’ meetings throughout Ireland. It is also why we send representatives to the Assembly Road Shows.<br /><br />We look forward to taking part in the re-scheduled Road Show for east Belfast.</i>Alan in Belfast (Alan Meban)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04647690758839987063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21098869.post-26841021457024276292009-09-24T13:40:28.852+01:002009-09-24T13:40:28.852+01:00Can 50(ish) people out of a potential electorate o...Can 50(ish) people out of a potential electorate of about 40,000 actually be described as "good numbers"??<br /><br />That's about 0.125% of the eligible electorate there to hear them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21098869.post-54059059374346121872009-09-23T21:42:55.319+01:002009-09-23T21:42:55.319+01:00@Mark - knowing who wrote the "responsible co...@Mark - knowing who wrote the "responsible commentators", I'm sure it was slightly tongue in cheek!Alan in Belfast (Alan Meban)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04647690758839987063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21098869.post-44118664210802757032009-09-23T21:42:19.004+01:002009-09-23T21:42:19.004+01:00Post about politics - comments within minutes. Po...Post about politics - comments within minutes. Post about anything else ... comments in a day or two!Alan in Belfast (Alan Meban)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04647690758839987063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21098869.post-50067889711066984712009-09-23T21:22:52.920+01:002009-09-23T21:22:52.920+01:0012 of the 18 UUP MLA's voted in the division. ...12 of the 18 UUP MLA's voted in the division. David McClarty chaired a portion of the debate and could not therefore vote, but was at the debate as he contributed to a later debate. Sir Reg is in the USA on Ministerial business, and Michael McGimpsey was I think similarly engaged. I also know that some of the remainder have been ill this week. That accounts for nearly all of our MLAs. The SDLP seem to have had 12 MLAs there, remove there deputy speaker and Minister that leaves two not there.<br /><br />The DUP and Sinn Fein can speak for themselves.Michael Shillidayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08884083267900778659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21098869.post-60588326128125564512009-09-23T21:10:10.173+01:002009-09-23T21:10:10.173+01:00Heh. "responsible commentators". Do you ...Heh. "responsible commentators". Do you feel suitably chastised? ;)Markhttp://markgoody.ie/noreply@blogger.com