Politics
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Bridging the gap: Gerry Adams interview
Gerry Adams tells Meadhbh Monahan about his first impressions of the Dáil and reflects on Sinn Féin now being “a…
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The Cowen years
Peter Cheney looks back over the former Taoiseach’s career, highlighting his successes and failures. His was a very traditional upbringing,…
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Reforming politics
Peter Cheney reviews the Government’s plans for political reform and the constitutional convention’s remit. While the economy will take priority,…
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No ordinary time
Meadhbh Monahan reports on “an historic day” for the Labour Party as it agreed to enter a Coalition Government with…
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All change?
Irish Times political correspondent Harry McGee asks whether the changes in the Dáil are a temporary consequence of the public…
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Opinion polls through the crisis
Michael Marsh explains how the polls show a severe drop in support for Fianna Fáil after each unpopular financial decision.…
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A government in review
As the 30th Dáil reached its final days, the financial and psychological pressure of five budgets in four years was…
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Towards electoral reform
eolas reviews the Oireachtas Constitution Committee’s report on electoral reform and progress since its publication. Voting should take place on…
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Europe’s accountability
An overview of Ireland’s place in the different parts of the EU, how the institutions are appointed, and their links…
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Women in politics
eolas speaks to five female politicians about their experience in the political arena and their suggestions as to how to…
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