Politics
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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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Justice and Equality
A series analysing the work of government departments. Alan Shatter’s role as Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence is essentially…
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Newstalk’s Chris Donoghue
Formerly a runner for TV companies in London and New York, Chris Donoghue studied journalism in Griffith College before covering…
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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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