Public affairs
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Reforming justice
Peter Cheney analyses the reform agenda set out for the Department of Justice and Equality after the Garda tapes scandal.…
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PAC powers questioned
eolas reports on how the Kerins case exposes the relative weakness of Oireachtas committees when summoning and questioning witnesses. The…
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Remembering Howth
Peter Cheney looks back over the rapid turn of events in 1914. In the spring and summer of 1914, Irish…
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Oireachtas round-up
As the Government reshuffled its front bench, health continued to dominate the political agenda and backbenchers also brought forward innovative…
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Oireachtas round-up
A month of crisis was interspersed with thoughtful debates on social care, sport and balance in the media during April’s…
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Incumbency advantage
Paul Redmond explains how unfair advantages for office-holders prevent electoral change and may result in poorer politics. A functional electoral…
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New Marshall Plan needed
ICTU’s Macdara Doyle calls for a new approach to fight stagnation and extremism in Europe. Toxic economics breed toxic politics,…
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Using evidence to inform policy
Research can give policy-makers a more rounded picture as they make decisions, Pete Lunn contends, but it cannot answer questions…
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Oireachtas round-up
The Irish Water legislation and a range of socio-economic issues were major items on the Oireachtas agenda in December. Members…
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Reform Alliance calls for change
Lucinda Creighton’s political group is continuing to build its profile with a conference and potential moves towards party status. As…
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