Public Affairs

  • review of general election

    Meadhbh Monahan reviews the outcome of the historic general election. Fine Gael has become the largest party in the state…

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  • Emigration

    As emigration increases, Peter Cheney looks at the prospects for the Irish abroad, including whether they will return. Emigration is…

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  • Quinn reviews Hunt report

    Higher education needs more critical mass to reach its potential, according to the Hunt report. Decisions must now be taken…

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  • Social housing

    Dr Michelle Norris outlines how the provision of social housing evolved in Ireland and proposes some solutions to the current…

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  • Health care by night

    An innovative mobile health clinic is taking to Dublin’s streets at night to treat homeless people. Meadhbh Monahan speakes to…

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  • GP registration: important and simple

    The new Government will be judged on how it implements its health commitments, particularly compulsory GP registration, Professor Andrew Murphy…

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  • A good news story about Irish healthcare?

    Richard Layte explores how increasing the prescription of cardiovascular medicines led to a reduced mortality rate among older Irish people…

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  • Paying for health

    The insurance hike has helped to prompt a fundamental rethink about Ireland’s health system. VHI’s market dominance is its main…

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  • Shane Coleman

    Commentator and former political correspondent for the Sunday Tribune Shane Coleman tells eolas about his career path to date and…

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  • Opinion polls through the crisis

    Michael Marsh explains how the polls show a severe drop in support for Fianna Fáil after each unpopular financial decision.…

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