Reform
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Pat McLoughlin
Delivering local government efficiency Pat McLoughlin, Chair of the Local Government Efficiency Implementation Group, discusses plans to reform the sector…
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Independent thinking: Finian McGrath
Continuing eolas’ series on the independents in the 31st Dáil, Finian McGrath discusses his priorities for Dublin North Central with…
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Ceann Comhairle Seán Barrett
Seán Barrett, Ceann Comhairle of the 31st Dáil, discusses his role and views on parliamentary reform with Owen McQuade. The…
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A new contract with nature: Gabriel D’Arcy
Gabriel D’Arcy, Managing Director of Bord na Móna, tells Owen McQuade about the company’s capacity for diversification and its belief…
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Croke Park review
Peter Cheney considers the Croke Park Agreement’s progress as unions and ministers prepare for its first annual review report. As…
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Education overhaul
Reform will be carried out within the terms of the Croke Park Agreement and the 2011 Budget allocation will remain…
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Next Generation Ireland
Ireland’s public services need to be transformed rather than reformed, writes economist Ronan Lyons who calls for government to work…
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Fianna Fáil’s future
Fianna Fáil adviser Frank Lahiffe argues that the party could enter government again in the next decade if it is…
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Selling the state assets
A review of the state’s assets and liabilities has concluded that approximately €5 billion worth of state-owned companies should be…
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The Seanad: a case for abolition?
Peter Cheney considers Seanad Éireann’s structure, history and possible future. The upper chamber faces abolition or comprehensive reform, pending a…
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