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Daniel McConnell

When speaking out is near-impossible to do

We thought we had seen it all with Garda bosses’ treatment of whistleblowers. But then came the ‘Grace’ scandal and the appalling way the HSE treated those who spoke out, says Political Editor Daniel McConnell

Sat, 05 Nov, 2016

State probe is the least we can do for these victims

The woman known as Grace and 46 other intellectually disabled boys, girls, men, and women who went through a Waterford foster home have been denied justice for far too long.

Wed, 02 Nov, 2016

Options are limited in this mess of the Government’s own making

Just how did we come to this point, asks Daniel McConnell

Wed, 02 Nov, 2016

Edging slowly towards an accidental election

Micheál Martin may be able to call time on this ramshackle Government whenever he sees fit, but a number of matters could force the hand of the Fianna Fáil leader, writes political editor Daniel McConnell

Sat, 29 Oct, 2016

Enda lets the abortion issue trip him up again

Rancour in the Coalition over the latest abortion bill vote is unnecessary and caused by nothing other than Kenny’s arrogance, hubris, and insecurity, writes Political Editor Daniel McConnell

Sat, 22 Oct, 2016

Enda Kenny to blame for Mary Mitchell O’Connor fury

Jobs Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor was harangued by party colleagues last Wednesday for what was considered a subpar presentation, but the Taoiseach is responsible for the appointment, writes Daniel McConnell

Sat, 15 Oct, 2016

Budget 2017: A political fudge Bertie himself would have been proud of

What an amazing budget that was.

Wed, 12 Oct, 2016

Silence no longer a viable option as day of reckoning looms for Garda Commissioner

Wholly contradictory statements about the alleged smear campaign against whistleblowers must be clarified immediately if the Garda Commissioner is to retain any credibility, writes Political Editor Daniel McConnell

Sat, 08 Oct, 2016

Religion should play no role in debate on abortion

A close friend of mine told me a story about something which happened in their child’s science class.

Tue, 04 Oct, 2016

Straight-talking John Deasy takes Enda Kenny to task again

The articulate Waterford Fine Gael TD has long clashed with his boss, and Nama’s Northern Ireland loan portfolio is just the latest flashpoint, writes Daniel McConnell.

Sat, 01 Oct, 2016