Reform
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NALA: Be more effective: use plain English
NALA’s Plain English Editing and Training Service can help you Are you confusing the public because of complicated literature and…
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Ireland’s average health system
“The Irish lifestyle may be fun but there’s no way you can describe it as healthy,” according to the head…
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John McGuinness on the Public Accounts Committee
Public Accounts Committee Chairman John McGuinness talks to Stephen Dineen about its work, a possible banking inquiry and public service…
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European Citizen’s Initiative explained
Peter Cheney considers the pros and cons of the European Citizens’ Initiative, a new system for sending 1 million-strong petitions…
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Time for a growth plan
ICTU’s Macdara Doyle argues that austerity has failed Ireland and urges the troika to open its eyes to the country’s…
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Tough decisions in Labour
Meadhbh Monahan discusses future plans and visions of a better government with former Labour TDs Patrick Nulty and Tommy Broughan.…
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Minimum alcohol pricing
For: Fiona Ryan, Director Alcohol Action Ireland Cheap alcohol in Ireland is fuelling a crisis that is costing us over…
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Investigations, Oversight and Petitions Committee: the way ahead
The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Investigations, Oversight and Petitions has studied its future role and wants to focus on oversight…
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The Council of State
Peter Cheney considers the importance of the Council of State, a presidential advisory body which could have a major influence…
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Referenda: a look at future polls
With two referenda conducted, the Programme for Government commits to four more. Stephen Dineen examines trends in October’s results and…
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