Issues
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Mother and baby homes inquiry
A commission of investigation into the treatment of residents in mother and baby homes will be led by Judge Yvonne…
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Uneven fall in unemployment
Regional unemployment rates indicate that the jobs recovery is concentrated in the Dublin commuter belt and the Cork area. The…
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Climate role for Robinson
Former President Mary Robinson has been appointed as a UN Special Envoy for Climate Change. Serving alongside Norwegian PM Jens…
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New phase for Cabinet
Peter Cheney sums up the main priorities and challenges for the reshaped Cabinet. An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD (FG) Three…
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New supply needed to counter housing costs
The Economic and Social Research Institute’s David Duffy reviews the differences between the Dublin and non-Dublin property markets and considers…
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Leading procurement reform
Chief Procurement Officer Paul Quinn discusses the procurement reform journey to date, the lessons learned and the next steps with…
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Obituary: Albert Reynolds
Obituary: Albert Reynolds 3 November 1932 – 21 August 2014 An Taoiseach 1992 – 1994 Albert Reynolds’ upbringing was a…
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Environmental management and biodiversity in infrastructure projects
Shell E&P Ireland hosted a roundtable discussion on environmental management and biodiversity in Irish infrastructure projects. Why does environmental management…
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The corporation tax debate
Peter Cheney reviews Barack Obama’s comments and objectives on profit-shifting and the different responses from Ireland’s policy-makers. Vocal criticism of…
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Plan B: How leaving the euro can save Ireland
Financial expert Cormac Lucey argues that Ireland should leave the euro. He outlines his case in his best-selling book, ‘Plan…
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