Public Affairs
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Are they needed?
From their parents’ front rooms to pubs and park benches, Meadhbh Monahan speaks to politicians about the importance of having…
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Oireachtas round-up
The implications of the Mahon tribunal, bogs, scrap metal and access to future European bail-out funds dominated Dáil proceedings, while…
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Working against the odds
Independent TD Maureen O’Sullivan has a wide range of priorities for this Dáil term. She speaks to Meadhbh Monahan about…
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Trying to turn a corner
Stephen Dineen assesses Fianna Fáil’s first árd fheis since 2009 and speaks to party members and TDs on its direction.…
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Fine Gael’s Eamonn Coghlan
Former world athletics champion, now Fine Gael Senator, Eamonn Coghlan talks to Stephen Dineen about life in Seanad Éireann and…
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Sinn Fein’s commitment to the all-island project
The North/South Ministerial Council is held up by delays and apparent apathy but Sinn Féin is more focused on its…
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Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform’s Alex White
Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform Committee Chairman Alex White talks to Stephen Dineen about his committee’s work programme and dealings…
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Copyright’s dual purpose
A balance must be found between copyrighting original works and allowing innovation through the use of such content, writes Minister…
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Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan shares his approach to protest politics
Continuing eolas’ series on the independent TDs, Meadhbh Monahan speaks to Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan about his frustration with the…
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Looking ahead to 2012
Figures from the arts, politics, business and the media share their thoughts on the way ahead in 2012. Brendan Keenan…
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