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Alison O'Connor

Columnist

Cute-hoorism, political botox and one eye to next general election

Does Micheál Martin not see the irony in all this big talk of Dáil reform, all the while shirking what would be the biggest reform of all — a coalition with Fine Gael, writes Alison O’Connor

Fri, 08 Apr, 2016

Majority of politicians not mature enough for minority government

It is not that irregular an occurance for observers to liken our parliament to a crèche, writes Alison O’Connor

Fri, 25 Mar, 2016

Is post-election uncertainty a certain end for abortion change?

Look at the raft of TDs who are known for their liberal views... who got the chop from the electorate, writes Alison O’Connor.

Fri, 18 Mar, 2016

Politicians should stop playing to the gallery, and usher in reform

Our politicians obviously pitch their contribution in the Dail to make the headlines on the RTÉ news, writes Alison O’Connor

Fri, 11 Mar, 2016

As a new era of optimism dawns in politics, dare we take a leap of faith?

Our politicians face a very daunting task, which from some angles looks nigh on impossible, writes Alison O’Connor

Fri, 04 Mar, 2016

#GE16 analysis - Political proposals on the cards this Leap Day

IT IS curiously appropriate that today is February 29, a Leap Day, given the shock delivered to our political system over the weekend.

Mon, 29 Feb, 2016

Dull campaign with extraordinary parts to make for dolly mixture Dáil

There appears to be a certain overall illogicality at play here that simply defies explanation, writes Alison O’Connor

Fri, 26 Feb, 2016

Scrutiny is far higher when it comes to female politicians

Who would be a female politician – that was my first thought following a chat with a female acquaintance post the second leaders debate, writes Alison O’Connor

Thu, 25 Feb, 2016

Can Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil bury hatchet?

“You can just tell, almost as soon as they start talking. They’re posher,” so explains the die-hard Fianna Fáiler on how you can spot a supporter of the oul’ enemy, Fine Gael.

Sat, 20 Feb, 2016