Caricatures Ireland

Hen Night present for the Bride to Be!

Allan — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:08:14 +0000

L-plate and veil in place! A present for a hen last weekend.

Wedding Entertainment in Rosleague Manor, Connemara!

Allan — Sun, 13 May 2012 17:52:21 +0000

It’s been ages since I updated my live stuff, so here’s a wedding from last year in Connemara. I remember it well as I almost ran out of petrol on the way!

Wedding Invitation Artwork

Allan — Sun, 13 May 2012 17:12:10 +0000

A piece specially commissioned for the wedding invitations!

60th Birthday Present!

Allan — Sat, 12 May 2012 18:32:41 +0000

This was a present from his colleagues in work!

Know a Backbencher: James Bannon TD for Longford/Westmeath, Fine Gael

Allan — Fri, 11 May 2012 11:39:05 +0000

James Bannon:
Former Fine Gael Senator (Industrial & Commercial Panel)
Member, Committee on Environment, Transport, Culture and the Gaeltacht (since 9 Jun 2011)
Recent Dáil quote: “Deputy Boyd Barrett wants to take up arms in Galway again.”
Has spoken in 64 debates in the last year — average among TDs.
Has received answers to 240 written questions in the last year — above average among TDs.
All information via Kildare Street.
(Suggested by @stephie08. If you’d like to suggest someone, drop me a line!)

Know a Backbencher: John Lyons TD for Dublin North West, Labour

Allan — Fri, 04 May 2012 10:57:49 +0000

John Lyons:
Member, Committee on Jobs, Social Protection and Education (since 9 Jun 2011)
Member, Committee on Procedure and Privileges (since 9 Jun 2011)
Member, Joint Administration Committee (since 9 Jun 2011)
Member, Committee on Jobs, Social Protection and Education (since 9 Jun 2011)
Recent Dáil quote: “our strategy of patient engagement with our EU partners is working.”
Has spoken in 19 debates in the last year — well below average among TDs.
Has received answers to 264 written questions in the last year — above average among TDs.
All information via www.kildarestreet.com
(Suggested by @TheCountofSix on Twitter. If you’d like to suggest someone drop me a line!)

Triffids, Munster Rugby, and Multitasking!

Allan — Wed, 02 May 2012 11:42:54 +0000

This is a recent going away present for a renowned multitasker!

Know a Backbencher: Regina Doherty TD for Meath East, Fine Gael

Allan — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:33:51 +0000

Regina Doherty:
Member, Committee on Health and Children (since 9 Jun 2011)
Member, Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement (since 9 Jun 2011)
Recent Dáil quote: “The new stability treaty constitutes a solid fiscal framework that would effectively discourage fiscal deviations and, eventually, lead to sound public finances.”
Has spoken in 20 debates in the last year — well below average among TDs.
Has received answers to 94 written questions in the last year — average among TDs.
All information via www.KildareStreet.com
(Regina suggested by @suzybie. If you’d like to suggest a backbencher, drop me a line!)

Caricature present for retirement!

Allan — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:34:58 +0000

A recently completed retirement present.

Know a Backbencher: Michael McNamara TD for Clare, Labour

Allan — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:50:36 +0000

(Beginning a hopefully weekly series profiling the vast number of bums on seats you might never hear of in Dáil Eireann.)
Michael McNamara:
Member, Committee on Communications, Natural Resources and Agriculture (since 9 Jun 2011)
Member, Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade (since 9 Jun 2011)
Recent Dáil quote: ““Your party is underwhelming.”
Has spoken in 32 debates in the last year — below average among TDs.
Has received answers to 49 written questions in the last year — below average among TDs.
All information via www.KildareStreet.com