ireland.com (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
- Last Updated: Thursday, November 5, 2009, 12:30McAleese pledges to cut Áras spendingExternal »The Irish Times takes no responsibility for the contentor availability of other websitesPresident Mary McAleese has pledged to cut household spending at Áras an Uachtaráin by 12.5 per cent.Mrs McAleese has already taken a 10 per cent pay cut in her €325,508 salary and is now targeting savings in day-to-day...
The Irish Times (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
... Athlone, Co Westmeath, she is the fourth- oldest person in the State on the records of Áras an Uachtaráin.Ms Murray never married, and in conversations with her family and hospital staff she cites this as one of the reasons for her longevity – along with avoiding prescribed medicines where possible.Ms Murray grew up in a farming family and trained as a cook after leaving school. She later...
BBC News (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
Speaking to RTE Radio's Morning Ireland to mark its 25th anniversary, she said she would find the savings by making sure her home, Aras an Uachtarain, gets the best value for goods and services it uses.
ireland.com (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009
... the following day, November 12th.Once it has passed all stages, the Bill will be sent to Áras an Uachtaráin for the President’s signature. However, there is speculation she may decide to refer the legislation to the Supreme Court to test its constitutionality.Additional reporting Reuters
