Reform
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Electoral (Amendment) (Political Donations) Bill
Purpose: to amend the Electoral Acts and to implement political funding commitments set out in the Programme for Government. Despite…
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Independent thinking: Catherine Murphy
Transferring the control of “day-to-day” public services from national to local government should be a priority for the Government, independent…
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At the heart of economic recovery: Pat Rabbitte
Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Pat Rabbitte tells Owen McQuade about his energy priorities and plans to get…
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The new Government
As the Fine Gael-Labour coalition begins its task of “mending the pieces of a fractured society”, eolas examines its plans…
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Ministerial responsibilities
Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Fine Gael Age: 59 Constituency: Mayo Leader of Fine Gael since 2002, Kenny first entered the Dáil…
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Inside a changed Dáil chamber
eolas examines the seating arrangements for the 31st Dáil. A quick glance shows that the Dáil chamber has changed utterly…
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Ireland, the €uro & the economic crisis
Ireland’s underlying development strategy is as sound today as it was prior to joining the euro-zone, says economist Dr John…
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Ireland, the €uro & the economic crisis
Ireland’s underlying development strategy is as sound today as it was prior to joining the euro-zone, says economist Dr John…
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Financial regulation
Ensuring openness and accountability in Ireland’s financial sector could translate into a more open political culture, argues Professor Gregory Connor.…
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A reforming department
Peter Cheney considers the tough task awaiting the new Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. External examples of change, especially…
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