The bank guarantee and the eighth amendment were born of ignorance and we are still rectifying the damage, argues Fergus Finlay

The Consitutional clause on the Irish family should include same-sex married couples, writes Fergus Finlay.

Fergus Finlay asks is it possible to be profound about free speech when we take it for granted.

Fergus Finlay says Reboot Ireland needs to take a strong political stance on the issues facing Ireland today

EVERY year at this time I go to very considerable lengths to tell you what you can expect in the coming year.

IT’S been that time of year when I’ve been donning my red suit, seeking to deputise for the big man. I wear a short beard all year round, but over the last couple of weeks I’ve been adding a big white fluffy one. My visiting beard, I call it.

How can we take to the streets to fight for water charges but not to support Áras Attracta residents, asks Fergus Finlay.

SO, Taoiseach. You have the worst opinion-poll ratings in your history. Thousands of people will march tomorrow against the water tax. And there’s a row among your most senior ministers about the repayment of the Anglo debt.

I WORE a white ribbon on my coat last week. I was asked to do it by the Men’s Development Network, a small, mostly voluntary organisation dedicated to building confidence and self-esteem in men.

I’M TOTALLY flummoxed. I keep meeting people who are utterly fed up with the government, and determined never to vote for them again.