Public Affairs

The Troubles(ome) history of British policy in Northern Ireland

As an academic historian, I have serious reservations about the so-called ‘public history’ of British policy in Northern Ireland announced…

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TRADE UNION DESK Crafts: The bloodline of the economy

Connect’s new National Craft Apprentices Survey is a first of its kind in that it is driven by apprentices, writes…

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Palestinian Ambassador: ‘The people of Ireland see us’

I was warmly welcomed at the Taoiseach’s office in Government Buildings as the Ambassador of the State of Palestine. This…

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Colm Markey MEP: Ports key to offshore wind ambition

Ireland’s ambition to become a superpower in offshore wind energy is adrift in a sea of regulatory constraints, writes Fine…

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New EU Directive to require embodied carbon of buildings regulation

The Revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive aims to increase rates of retrofitting and will require member states to regulate…

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Minister Paschal Donohoe TD: Remuneration committee ‘enhances clarity, consistency, and transparency’

The newly-established Senior Posts Remuneration Committee aims to provide objective and independent advice to the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP…

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Varadkar steps down as Taoiseach

In March 2024, Leo Varadkar TD shocked his coalition colleagues when he announced his resignation as Taoiseach, insisting he is…

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Capital coup for cross-border infrastructure

The Government has committed to unprecedented capital investment in cross-border initiatives, including several major infrastructure projects. In February 2024, the…

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