Politics
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Lucinda Creighton on Europe’s democratic legitimacy
Minister of State for European Affairs Lucinda Creighton discusses the Dáil’s shortcomings and her belief that the European Union…
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Progress on EU-IMF deal
eolas examines what the Government successfully concluded in Q3 of the EU-IMF programme and what is expected in the final…
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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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Fiscal forecasts
In advance of Budget 2012, Meadhbh Monahan reports from the ESRI’s annual budget perspectives event, where economists debated the case…
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Public sector
There is a need for more leadership on public sector reform according to attendees at an eolas event on the…
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General overview
eolas outlines the main tenets of the criminal justice system. The criminal justice system and its main components of law…
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Human rights reviewed
Ireland’s human rights record was examined by the UN’s universal periodic review this year. eolas reports. The Government has promised…
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Hogan’s green goals
Environment Minister Phil Hogan spoke to Stephen Dineen after his speech at this year’s Environment Ireland conference. Better management of…
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Stephen Donnelly pursues independence
Continuing our series of interviews with independent TDs, Stephen Donnelly questions the relevance of the Dáil. Stephen Dineen reports. A…
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The good policy guide
Peter Cheney examines how the political parties make decisions and the ‘dos and don’ts’ when lobbying. Much of the research…
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