We hate Being Told We’re FAT!
Jun 15, 2011 Comments Off GavinDuffyOne of the most talked about issues this summer has been the Stop the Spread Campaign from Safe Food, the State’s public health promotion and monitoring unit. Safe Food has boldly stated that two out of three of us are unhealthily overweight. In previous summers when they spent tax payers’ money politely and meekly telling ...
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May 18, 2011 Comments Off GavinDuffyThe Queen has arrived and so too has a milestone in the process of reconciliation between our two countries. I warmly welcome the British Head of State and believe her visit is long overdue. I am very privileged to be meeting both Queen Elizabeth and President Obama at functions I will attend in the next few ...
Continue ReadingIs our economy turning the corner? A February election in the offing
Jul 7, 2010 Comments Off GavinDuffyIndependent Group Local Papers Column 26th July 2010 That is the question I am most frequently asked as I speak to various Chambers of Commerce, Business Associations and Companies around the country. Sadly, the best answer I have given is, I sincerely hope so. I know it sounds weak but it would be worse to tell people ...
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Apr 27, 2010 Comments Off GavinDuffyWhat a weekend, last Friday and Saturday and the Entrepreneur show. As a first time event it was a real success and congratulations to entrepreneur, Darren O'Toole who created and executed the show. The exhibitors I spoke to were all quite pleased with the show but I thought there were far too many talks going on. ...
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Apr 11, 2010 Comments Off GavinDuffyI don't know about you but as a business person I get really frustrated with all the negative media coverage of our economic crisis. Of course it has to be reported but over and over? I question that. Anyway I wrote this article. It has nothing to do with Dragons' Den but I hope it ...
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