Public Affairs
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The ‘corrosive’ effects of revolving doors
European Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly has warned that revolving doors between the private and public sector can have a “corrosive effect”…
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Commissioner Kadri Simson’s vision for European energy
European Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, tells eolas Magazine that the EU’s ambitions for sustainable energy are “where our future…
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European election 2024: Ireland defies Europe’s rightward shift
Ireland is set to buck the trend of European politics, with the majority of the State’s MEPs likely to continue…
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Safeguarding participation in public life
An Oireachtas task force has recommended that the Houses of the Oireachtas strengthens collaboration with law enforcement amid a rise…
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Local elections 2024: Government parties reassert themselves and Sinn Féin misses its opportunity
The 2024 local elections have presented the ultimate paradox: Although the government parties have all recorded declines in their share…
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The fiscal position in the early years of a united Ireland
While the northern economy is weak relative to the Republic, the cost of unity will be contingent on the speed…
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From college dropout to Taoiseach: Simon Harris TD
Rapidly moving to secure his position as Fine Gael leader, and consequently Taoiseach, Simon Harris TD now seeks to reinvigorate…
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The Troubles(ome) history of British policy in Northern Ireland
As an academic historian, I have serious reservations about the so-called ‘public history’ of British policy in Northern Ireland announced…
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TRADE UNION DESK Crafts: The bloodline of the economy
Connect’s new National Craft Apprentices Survey is a first of its kind in that it is driven by apprentices, writes…
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Palestinian Ambassador: ‘The people of Ireland see us’
I was warmly welcomed at the Taoiseach’s office in Government Buildings as the Ambassador of the State of Palestine. This…
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