The time has come for people to sit back and pat themselves on the back – those people, of course, are the ones who got out their brolly, their winter coat, scarfs, gloves and hats …
We need another election. Why? Maybe because only 40% of our country’s TDs put mental health as a priority yesterday. At one stage, only ten were present in the chamber to hear statements, one …
The political war of words is still continuing and it looks like it is showing no signs of stopping, and with both Fine Gael and Fianna Fail being unable to agree on forming a minority …
The Luas strike has been a contentious topic specifically for the past month. The support for the strike quickly relinquished when the real figures of what was being proposed came to light. Opposition to the …
February 26, 2016, marks a milestone in Irish politics. The country finally begins to steer away from the traditional Fianna Fáil – Fine Gael political combo that has ruled Ireland for decades. Gone are the …
One of the curiosities of the current election campaign has been the strategy pursued by the Coalition in its quest for re-election. Having governed on a platform of ‘sound money’ – or austerity/probity, if you …
If like me, you’ve been working, walking, driving, living or even visiting Dublin over the past number of days, you’ll have seen the devastating effects the ludicrous Luas strike has had on our central city. …
Like Gollum clutching the Ring of Power and hoarsely whispering ‘My precious…my precious’, Environment Minister Alan Kelly’s recent, and very public claims that ‘power is a drug’, are almost certain to put a merciful end …
Where is Enda Kenny? It’s the question that’s been on everyone’s lips as flood victims face into 2016 at the mercy of the elements. Instead of re-calling the Cabinet to address the crisis, the Taoiseach …
The Liberal received the following email about the staff of hospitals in Ireland: As I stood in the middle of the Intensive Care Unit of the Tallaght Hospital, I couldn’t help noticing that the place …
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