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We have to rise above our undemocratic beginnings

For how much longer can Fine Gael, and Fianna Fáil keep on defying the basic laws of political science? The centre-right won this election.

Sat, 05 Mar, 2016

In the Middle East, the ultra right ruled successfully with the Labour Party

Early Saturday, Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil’s director of elections reaffirmed his party’s long-standing rejection of coalescing with Fine Gael. Mr Kelleher’s statement was made despite the fact that a coalition between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil appears to be the only viable option for government.

Sat, 05 Mar, 2016

The same old faces now queue to join the Seanad

David Begg, recently appointed chairman of the Pension Authority and retired trade union leader, has announced his intention to run for the Seanad, followed by the retired politician and legal eagle Michael McDowell.

Sat, 05 Mar, 2016

Sinn Féin are not the leftist party they claim to be

For many years I wished to see Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil amalgamate to purge the legacy of the civil war.

Sat, 05 Mar, 2016

Come to their consensus

The papal election from 1268 to 1271 was the longest in history.

Fri, 04 Mar, 2016

Refund and €100 please

Given that those who paid the water charges are unlikely to get their money back, how about the €100 they were to get from the Department of Social protection?

Fri, 04 Mar, 2016

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael must work together

The pre-election circus is thankfully over; the people have spoken and the die is cast.

Fri, 04 Mar, 2016

Let us use this historic moment to change our politics for the better

The entrenched positions adopted by the various parties following the inconclusive election results, has created an impasse in the formation of a government.

Fri, 04 Mar, 2016