Labour has been a party of democratic values, where debate and dissent has been valued, writes Fergus Finlay  

I still believe that the present government, despite making some choices I fundamentally disagree with, did a good job in the last five years, writes Fergus Finlay.

There are many other areas of abuse in Ireland that go unchecked — including people who desperately need access to mental health services having no rights whatsoever, writes Fergus Finlay

The only combination that has nowhere near a majority is the outgoing Government, writes Fergus Finlay

Dependence on rural dwellers and the farming community to help manage and maintain the countryside has been acknowledged by Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Heather Humphreys.

Grace is entirely innocent, and has lived a life of innocence, but that has not protected her, writes Fergus Finlay

Government will need strong sense of vision about how a stronger economy can contribute to a