In 2017, following an OECD review of budget oversight by the Oireachtas and on the recommendation of the Sub-Committee on Dáil Reform, the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) was established. It...
Minister for Health Simon Harris TD speaks to eolas regarding health expenditure, Sláintecare priorities and abortion legislation, as well the challenges of anticipated winter pressures and Brexit. The Taoiseach has...
In recent years, the cycle of controversy which has dogged An Garda Síochána, combined with the ‘dysfunctionality’ of the Department of Justice and Equality, has claimed the scalps of two...
Innovation is a cornerstone of Ireland’s overall economic development policy. Minister of State at the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation and the Department of Education and Skills, John Halligan...
Michael Marsh explains how the polls show a severe drop in support for Fianna Fáil after each unpopular financial decision. In 2002 and again in 2007, the evidence from opinion polls and...
Government and society at large are not prepared to tackle the series of long-term challenges currently facing them, warns University of Limerick economics lecturer Stephen Kinsella, whose book foresees life on the...
Sustainable development consultant Will Day shares his thoughts on its current state and the crucial need for long-term decision-making. Peter Cheney reports. “It matters more than it ever has,” says Will Day...
‘The Stray Sod Country’ is the last in a small town series, Pat McCabe tells Meadhbh Monahan. Depicting the darkest elements of human nature in small Irish border towns has always been...
Famous works, depicting Ireland’s cultural and artistic heritage is currently on display at the Irish Museum of Modern Art. eolas reports. Photographs taken by Sir Roger Casement, John Millington Synge and George...
Turtle Bunbury tells Meadhbh Monahan about the interesting stories he has uncovered about some of Ireland’s greatest sportsmen and women. Capturing the “epicness” of how 44 Irish sports people, trainers and commentators...
eolas speaks to five female politicians about their experience in the political arena and their suggestions as to how to get more women involved in politics. More female party officers, nine to...
Scrutinising health brings a heavy workload and the committee is keen to see the sector reported fairly. Health is rarely out of the headlines but the Chairman of its Oireachtas committee thinks...
Business correspondent with the Sunday Business Post, Samantha McCaughren began her career in the Irish Independent. A love of writing and uncovering corruption means that she never has a dull moment. Here,...
Ireland’s green image symbolises the island and much of this department’s work is geared towards making sure that is kept up and improved. Its roots go back to the Department of Local...
