Issues
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Referenda: a look at future polls
With two referenda conducted, the Programme for Government commits to four more. Stephen Dineen examines trends in October’s results and…
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Fiscal forecasts
In advance of Budget 2012, Meadhbh Monahan reports from the ESRI’s annual budget perspectives event, where economists debated the case…
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Employment rights reformed
Employment Minister Richard Bruton has outlined his plan to streamline the employment rights and industrial relations structure. Stephen Dineen examines…
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The Greek Crisis
A Greek exit from the euro could push up inflation and cause an Irish bank run, according to Karl Whelan.…
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Reforming plans
The Programme for Government aims to build a ‘knowledge society’ thus reversing the decline in educational standards. eolas sums up…
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Public sector
There is a need for more leadership on public sector reform according to attendees at an eolas event on the…
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Innovation and accountability: G4S
With the reform of the public sector driven by the EU-IMF bailout, outsourcing is now very much on the Government’s…
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DPP
After 12 years as Director of Public Prosecutions, James Hamilton retired this month. Before leaving he talked to Stephen Dineen…
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A changing Garda
eolas reviews progress on modernising Garda procedures and assesses the challenges facing the force amid the economic crisis. Despite the…
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Prisons: the way forward
eolas examines the State’s prison system and plans for new infrastructure. Overcrowding, drug use, insufficient recreation or workshops and poor…
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