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Fergus Finlay

RTÉ’s future is safe in the hands of honest and skilled Tom Savage

SINCE we’re all going to vote on Thursday (I hope), this is my last chance to write about the referendum. Before I do, I can’t resist saying something about the Tom Savage conspiracy.

Tue, 29 May, 2012

Government needs a spirited discipline similar to boxer Katie’s

THE welcome boxer Katie Taylor received in Dublin on Sunday night was deserved.

Tue, 22 May, 2012

There’s no end to austerity in sight no matter how we vote

I DOZED off in front of the telly on Saturday night, but woke up in time to switch channels and catch the RTÉ nine o’clock news.

Tue, 15 May, 2012

Only Cardinal Brady can take responsibility for his actions

I’VE been asked a lot during the last week whether I think Cardinal Brady should resign.

Tue, 08 May, 2012

IMF won’t step in and save us if we reject Fiscal Compact Treaty

TWO things really set me on edge at the weekend.

Tue, 01 May, 2012

Government must get on message before it looks accident-prone

WHEN Garret FitzGerald became Taoiseach in 1983 he was known as Garret the Good.

Tue, 24 Apr, 2012

Tánaiste, Labour needs to keep an eye on Bruton and Shatter

DEAR Tánaiste,I wanted to congratulate you on a really good speech to the party conference at the weekend.

Tue, 17 Apr, 2012

Nobody should be admired for their philanthropy if they are tax exiles

HERE’S my honest answer to a couple of tricky questions.

Tue, 10 Apr, 2012

Ireland of today is sharply divided as income disparity widens

SO, this is Ireland.

Tue, 03 Apr, 2012

Phil, if you want the household charge paid just ask us properly

DEAR Phil, I was going to write about the Mahon Tribunal this week, but your need is more urgent (I know you’ve never asked for my advice, but you’re going to get it anyway — mainly because I agree with what you’re trying to do).

Tue, 27 Mar, 2012