Public Affairs
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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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