Columns - Irish Examiner

Daniel McConnell

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

Issue of Eighth Amendment is not as black and white as the slogan

THERE they sat, with their black and white repeal T-shirts clearly visible under their jackets.

Wed, 28 Sep, 2016

Fianna Fáil’s water stance: Populist? Yes. Credible? No

Micheál Martin’s numbers on water charges do not stack up, but this is not the most important consideration for a party fighting its way back from the political wilderness, writes Political Editor Daniel McConnell

Sat, 24 Sep, 2016

Labour can triumph on the rocky road to Dublin

The singing of traditional Irish songs late into the night has become the norm at political party think-ins.

Fri, 23 Sep, 2016

Pat Hickey’s disgrace must radically change Olympic Council of Ireland

The arrest of the Olympic Council of Ireland boss for ticket-touting is the culmination of years of arrogance by an organisation that wouldn’t answer to anyone, writes political editor, Daniel McConnell

Sat, 20 Aug, 2016

Greater pressure must be brought to bear on the OCI in the public's interest

My word, didn’t we get an earful from poor Michael Conlan, whose “dreams were shattered” yesterday.

Wed, 17 Aug, 2016

100 days in, Government yet to get going

AS THE Government this weekend reaches the milestone of its first 100 days in office, the time is right to reflect upon the actions, or in many cases non-actions, by our illustrious political leaders, writes Daniel McConnell

Sat, 13 Aug, 2016

We, the people, deserve answers to Olympics controversies

Shocking, embarrassing, and disappointing. That was sports minister Shane Ross’s response yesterday to the double scandal to engulf Ireland’s Olympic dream in Rio. Who is to blame, asks Daniel McConnell

Thu, 11 Aug, 2016

Less lip service, more shooting from lip

What is seldom is wonderful, we are told. Given the treacherous nature of political life, politicians who are willing to give a straight answer to a straight question are as rare as pigs flying in the sky. writes Political Editor Daniel McConnell.

Sat, 06 Aug, 2016