Issues
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Fianna Fáil report questions UHI
Fianna Fáil has questioned the Government’s proposed introduction of universal health insurance after commissioning an independent report by University College…
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Education and training boards formed
Sixteen new education and training boards (ETBs) have been formed to replace the 33 vocational education committees (VECs). Minister for…
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Referendum for Court of Appeal
The referendum on establishing a Court of Appeal will take place on 4 October, alongside the referenda on patents and…
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EU fairness questioned in Cyprus crisis
The EU’s handling of the Cypriot financial crisis has serious consequences for consumers and smaller European countries, according to Fianna…
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New ports policy demands value for money
Transport Minister Leo Varadkar has announced a major overhaul of ports policy with the Government taking a more active role…
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European focus for St Patrick’s visit
Ireland promoted itself as an EU leader during this year’s St Patrick’s Day visits to the USA. The Irish EU…
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Communicating reform
Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform Brian Hayes talks to Owen McQuade about progress on…
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Resilient innovation: Finland’s example
Head of Innovation at the Finnish Ministry of Employment and the Economy Jaani Heinonen talks to Peter Cheney about how…
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External delivery of public services
Business process service company SouthWestern hosted a round table discussion on the issues around public sector reform and the role…
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When the bottom line really matters
At a time when the Government and public service bodies are under pressure to get the best value, manage budgets…
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