Public Affairs
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PAC powers questioned
eolas reports on how the Kerins case exposes the relative weakness of Oireachtas committees when summoning and questioning witnesses. The…
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Remembering Howth
Peter Cheney looks back over the rapid turn of events in 1914. In the spring and summer of 1914, Irish…
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Look north for prosperity
ICTU’s Macdara Doyle questions the value of low corporation tax and suggests the Nordic model as a better alternative. Change…
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Oireachtas round-up
As the Government reshuffled its front bench, health continued to dominate the political agenda and backbenchers also brought forward innovative…
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Political Platform: Áine Collins TD
Áine Collins has represented Cork North West since 2011. A qualified accountant and auditor, she has over 20 years’ experience…
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Meet the Media: Adrian Weckler
As Group Technology Editor with Independent News & Media, Adrian Weckler absorbs and analyses the digital changes that are changing…
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Bringing down the building barriers
Tom Parlon explains that builders want to tackle the housing supply shortage but the conditions must be right. The latest…
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Oireachtas round-up
A month of crisis was interspersed with thoughtful debates on social care, sport and balance in the media during April’s…
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Incumbency advantage
Paul Redmond explains how unfair advantages for office-holders prevent electoral change and may result in poorer politics. A functional electoral…
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New Marshall Plan needed
ICTU’s Macdara Doyle calls for a new approach to fight stagnation and extremism in Europe. Toxic economics breed toxic politics,…
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