Issues
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The new Government
As the Fine Gael-Labour coalition begins its task of “mending the pieces of a fractured society”, eolas examines its plans…
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Ministerial responsibilities
Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Fine Gael Age: 59 Constituency: Mayo Leader of Fine Gael since 2002, Kenny first entered the Dáil…
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Inside a changed Dáil chamber
eolas examines the seating arrangements for the 31st Dáil. A quick glance shows that the Dáil chamber has changed utterly…
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Noonan in finance
A political veteran takes on his toughest brief so far. Michael Noonan needs few lessons in the nuances of cabinet…
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Changing priorities for Bruton
Enterprise, Jobs and Investment Minister Richard Bruton is returning to a department he last led in 1994 and a familiar…
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Ireland, the €uro & the economic crisis
Ireland’s underlying development strategy is as sound today as it was prior to joining the euro-zone, says economist Dr John…
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Ireland, the €uro & the economic crisis
Ireland’s underlying development strategy is as sound today as it was prior to joining the euro-zone, says economist Dr John…
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Housing trends
House prices have not yet reached a trough and there won’t be a major upturn in the housing market until…
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Financial regulation
Ensuring openness and accountability in Ireland’s financial sector could translate into a more open political culture, argues Professor Gregory Connor.…
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Taxing times
New research highlights the gap between headline corporate tax rates and what companies actually pay. Emma Blee reports. Amid pressure…
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