Public Affairs
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Fine Gael – one year in
The country’s problems and the difficult decisions ahead loomed large at Fine Gael’s first árd fheis since re-entering government. Stephen…
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The Labour Party’s centenary
The Labour Party marked its 100-year anniversary while acknowledging that more difficult decisions are ahead in order to lead…
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Seán Sherlock on 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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Fine Gael’s Damien English
A school meeting with Taoiseach John Bruton in 1995 sparked Damien English’s interest in politics. Seventeen years later, the 34-year…
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Irish Times’ Ruadhán Mac Cormaic
Ruadhán Mac Cormaic, Paris Correspondent for the Irish Times, tells eolas about the challenges of being a foreign correspondent, the…
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Equality for Irish unions
Legislation promised by the Government will ensure union rights in Ireland are brought into line with Europe, according to ICTU’s…
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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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